germanybrilliant.com - Clogged Sink, How To Overcome It? | One of the household equipment that is used in almost every residential building is the sink or wash basin. The shapes vary, such as square, rectangular, round, oval and trapezoidal. The various shapes of sinks make it easy for you to choose according to your taste and building concept.
This multifunctional sink can be placed inside or outside the bathroom. Yes, it is usually called a multifunctional sink because its uses are quite varied, according to the condition of the building. Starting from brushing teeth, washing hands and face, even if the building is not very large, it is often used as a dishwasher. That is the reason the sink is an important component in a building.
Because it is used for various activities with quite frequent duration, it is not surprising that the sink experiences various problems such as the following this!
One of the most common is blockage. A clogged sink is usually indicated by a pool of water on the surface of the sink. Leftover food, facial washing soap, toothpaste, hair, and pieces of packaging that are accidentally thrown through the sink hole can be the main cause of clogged drains and drains. In fact, foreign objects and food waste can form lumps, causing an unpleasant odor.
Illustration of a clogged sink. (Doc/GB Sanitaryware)
If this happens, the first step that needs to be taken is to clean the surface of the sink first. After cleaning the tub, you need to check the filter. Most likely the dirt will settle in that part.
It's easy, open the pop up afur and clean the filter. Then, check the afur bottle and clean the bottom filter. Usually, residual waste accumulates in this section. Do this at least once a month to avoid blocked water flow.
GB Sanitaryware sink pop up afur. (Doc/GB Sanitaryware)
If the steps above have been carried out, but there is still a blockage, the last thing you can do is dismantle the sink or drain. This method is enough to cost you more money to find out the cause of the blockage. Make sure you don't do it yourself, you need the help of an experienced technician or professional plumber. Even though it takes a lot of time, this method is very effective in helping your sink function normally again.
So, if the sink is back to normal, avoid bad habits that cause blockages. Starting from not throwing rubbish or food waste in the sink, cleaning up loose hair, to regularly cleaning the sink drain. Hope it helps, yes!
Written by : Nathasya Elvira
