To clear a blocked sink is quite straightforward, however if you don’t think you can do it, call the services of a professional plumber like, a South Kensington Plumber who can sort this task easily. Below is a basic guide:


Things you need:

Large adjustable wrench.
Old wire coat hanger.
Plastic bucket.
Plenty of old cloths.
Torch.
Sink plunger.
Small soft plastic bowl.


Method:

Take the soft plastic bowl, place it rim the side down over the plug hole, and press it up and down over the waste hole. This may work and clear the blockage. South Kensington Plumbers can do this. However, if the water remains, take the sink plunger and repeat this procedure as you did with the bowl, only this time, block the overflow hole with a cloth and be slightly more vigorous in your approach. Should the water still not clear, use the basin to bail the water from the sink and into the bucket. Put on your old clothes and clear the underneath area of the sink.


Holding the bucket at the ready under the sink, take the wrench and very carefully undo the cleaning eye or, if it’s a bottle trap, the lower part of the bottle. Allow the contents of the U-bend or bottle trap fall into the bucket. Re-shape the wire coat hanger into a probing hook that suits the shape of the fitted trap, and use the wire to probe around the U-bend end or in the trap, to try and pull out all those long strands of hair and bits of debris that caused the sink blockage. Washing-up liquid and an old toothbrush are a good team to clean up all the grease to enable the waste water to drain away fast. Re-assemble and re-fit the trap. Now, run the water into the sink to check that it will drain away. Check all around for any leaks. Clean the area and wash your hands. Mission accomplished.