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25. Dawn!

Reply to crunch60 (Original post)

Sun Sep 16, 2012, 10:06 PM

Sep 2012

To clear a clogged drain. Boil three to four tablespoons Dawn dishwashing liquid in a pot full of water, and carefully pour the heated mixture down the drain of the sink. The solution dissolves many clogs because Dawn breaks down grease and other nasties.

I used this method on my toilet which wasn't flushing properly but I did not heat the water quite to boiling. I had to do it a couple of times but it worked like a charm.

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Need advise on how to uncolg the water in the kitchen sink. I have tried [View all] crunch60 Sep 2012 OP

Draino Incitatus Sep 2012 #1

thanks, I usually like the home remedies, but they don't seem to be working this time. I'll try the crunch60 Sep 2012 #2

Try a plunger tandot Sep 2012 #3

Will a plunger still work if you have a garbage disposal? Fla Dem Sep 2012 #23

I've never tried it on a GD sink but think it should work the same: tandot Sep 2012 #28

Also, if you use a plunger, tandot Sep 2012 #4

Draino first, then plunger, then a snake Major Nikon Sep 2012 #5

No no no no. Curmudgeoness Sep 2012 #9

Good advice. Plumbers hate working on pipes with Draino in them. Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2012 #14

Never had a problem Major Nikon Sep 2012 #17

If it it a hair clog (which is probably unlikely in the kitchen sink) Arugula Latte Sep 2012 #6

+1000. Nye Bevan Sep 2012 #16

Empty 1 gallon plastic bottle whistler162 Sep 2012 #7

thanks so much for all the advice crunch60 Sep 2012 #8

I find that when using a plunger, Curmudgeoness Sep 2012 #10

try taking the elbow off handmade34 Sep 2012 #11

mine never clogs in the p trap under the sink but further under the house... yawnmaster Sep 2012 #12

Plumber's snake... WorseBeforeBetter Sep 2012 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author davidb19766 Sep 2012 #15

You try lye? XemaSab Sep 2012 #18

That's pretty much what Draino is. Na2O works even better but you really have to be careful struggle4progress Sep 2012 #20

Don't worry about unclogging the water ashling Sep 2012 #19

smiles...lol yes unclog the drain.. very tired from plunging. buying the snake today. crunch60 Sep 2012 #21

Pull of the S-trap (with a bucket under it) to see which side the clog is on. HopeHoops Sep 2012 #22

If you have to use Drano, I find the red label works best. n/t grasswire Sep 2012 #24

Dawn! Digit Sep 2012 #25

Problem is if there is fibrous material, as there often is in the kitchen drain... yawnmaster Sep 2012 #27

Yep, and no corrosive chemicals Digit Sep 2012 #29

This message was self-deleted by its author seaglass Sep 2012 #26

If you're brave, bring the hose in from outside, poke it in the sink hole, cover it all dimbear Sep 2012 #30

Been a plumber for 30 years: PLEASE READ THIS!!!! Meandering1 Sep 2012 #31

I thought medical advice was verboten on DU? retread Sep 2012 #32

Thank you everyone for all the good advice. I ended crunch60 Sep 2012 #33