Have you ever had problems with your kitchen or bathroom sink? Have your drains ever clogged to the point that they don’t drain any water? When you have sink drain problems, there are a variety of ways to fix and unclog your pipes. Depending on what is clogging your pipes, you may also need to replace the traps and the main line. Hopefully, the tips and advice below will help you get your bathroom and kitchen sinks working properly again.

There are a variety of degrees of clogs in the drain system which of course can be caused by a number of things including food, materials, debris and other substances that should not be drained. One of the best ways to prevent your kitchen drain from clogging in the future is to have a garbage disposal system installed by a trained plumber. Your garbage disposal can usually shred anything you throw into it, preventing large chunks of food from going down the sink.

If the water stops draining in your kitchen or bathroom, you can get a simple fix at Wal-Mart or a grocery store near you. The best solutions will help dissolve and break down food particles and accumulated grease in drain lines.

Another home remedy to unclog the bathtub and sinks is to put a little baking powder on them. About a cup or just a little less will suffice. After adding the baking powder, the next step is to add about 1/3 cup of vinegar and then pour in some very hot water, about 1/2 cup. Let it sit in the pipe for about 30-35 minutes and then run very hot water down the drain for about 60 seconds.

In addition to adding a garbage disposal to prevent clogging, you can also run hot water down your drains every couple of days. So every two to three days turn on the hot water in your bathtubs and sinks for about a minute or two. This will help prevent pipe clogging and keep odors to a minimum.

One of the best ways to tell that your drain is clogged is for the water to start running very slowly. Of course, before that happens, you may notice a strange smell or odor from food that is moldy and building up inside the pipes. It won’t be long after that you notice the odors and the water will stop draining properly, which means it’s time to do the mixing steps for the baking powder or solution!

Good luck fixing and repairing your drainage systems for your kitchen and bathrooms!