How Do You Unclog A Drain Pipe Clogged With Disposal Debris?
Garbage disposals are meant to grind up food waste into particles small enough to pass through the drain without clogging it. Occasionally, your drain can get clogged up in spite of the grinding action of the garbage disposal. This is often due to buildup from grease or oil. In order to clear these clogs, you may need to clean out the drain trap. Pour baking soda down the drain followed by white vinegar. Cover the drain and let sit for 10 minutes. Flush with hot water. If this does not clear the clog, move on to the next step. Locate the trap beneath the sink. It should be a U-shaped pipe that connects the sink to the downpipe. Place a bucket beneath the trap to catch wastewater. Locate the clean-out plug in the trap. Some traps have a square or hexagonal plug in the base of the bend that can be removed with a pipe wrench. Insert a wire coat hanger into the clean-out plug to dislodge the clog. Work the hanger around the bend to remove any debris of the downpipe. You can also use a bott
