Clearing a Clogged Drain in a Two Sink Kitchen

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We've had plumbers snake our sewer drains before as tree roots have infiltrated the line from our house, but typically when our kitchen and bath sinks clog up we break out the plunger and gently try the clear the line.

In a two-sink kitchen make sure you've covered the opposite drain opening with a rag or something to create a seal or else you will simply blow air into the open drain and not through to the clog in the line.

If your plunger doesn't do the trick then consider checking the p-trap located directly below the sink and if it has a drain plug remove that and pull any excess junk that might be in there through that plug. If there is no plug then you can remove the p-trap as debris have have collected at the bottom of the trap or even at the curve in the top.

If you have pulled the p-trap out you may want to consider snaking the line for good measure using a drain auger. Make sure to go easy on the pipes and remove any excess debris. This should ensure a clean working plumbing system below your kitchen sink.

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  • An effective way to unclog kitchen sinks is the “baking soda and vinegar” method. Dissolve 1/3 cup of baking soda in 1 cup vinegar, then pour the solution down the drain. After 30 minutes, chase it with boiling water.

  • It sure is a lot of trouble when kitchen sinks are clogged. Besides the ones mentioned, snaking the sewer drains is one other effective way to unclog those sinks.

  • It is important to clean your clogged drain immediately to have a better kitchen. It is also good that you know well when doing this kind of problem.

  • There's almost nothing more annoying than a slow or totally clogged bathroom or kitchen sink, especially when you're not expecting it. Anyway, thanks for the tips!

  • I agree... If the sink is clogged with grease, pour a cup of salt water and a cup of baking soda into the drain followed by a kettle of boiling water. 

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