unblock a sink?

[Kiera]

Hi

I have a problem. My bathroom sink is blocked, does anyone know of any home remedies that will/can unblock a sink?

Thanks

[gasman]

Try holding a cloth or flanel over the overflow then use a plunger on the plug hole. Or if you havent got a plunger then use with another cloth/flanel to swiftly pump up & down to relase the blockage.

[Kiera]

Thanks
Have done this but the sinks still blocked.
Any other ideas?

[Jules001]

we had this recently and I tried a plunger, a metal coat hanger (opened up), and a long stick, none of which worked, in the end Mr Jules had to undo the U bend and empty the waste into a bucket .

[speedyvic]

Mr Muscle sink unblocker works a treat. Or any similar supermarket home brand!

[philandlil]

soda crystals are very good, they are cheap too(about 50p a packet) you just pour them down and put a kettle full of boiling water down. you can get them from most supermarkets.

[woodchopper]

I was able to use a pressure washer in the kitchen sink in my last house - put the nozzle down the plughole and wrap an old cloth round it to prevent any splash back and rember to cover the over flow as well and let rip.

[kat_2502]

vinegar and baking soda works well.

[divegirl]

As bathromm sinks tend to get blocked with hair, try hair remover cream.

[lilacben]

I alwas use soda and boiling water. it will soon it it clear. Brenda

[Kiera]

Thanks everyone for all your help.

Did try them all.

Unfortunately because the sink was so badly blocked nothing seemed to work so needed something stronger.

I have use Mr Muscle and left it for 2hrs to work which has worked.

Thanks everyone once again.