blocked aluminium sink

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My sink is blocked...
I tried a plunger, it didn't do anything....
I don't think I should use soda because I suspect the sink is in aluminium ...

any suggestions?
How do I find out whether my sink is aluminium or stainless steel ?

[parkesquay]

I don't know if you have any basic DIY skills but you could try undoing the U-bend but make sure you have something beneath to catch the waste.

Simpler, but it mighr be just as effective, is to get a good 'sink unblocker' (like Mr Muscle) and leave it to work its mgic overnight.

[stanleyman]

I've never heard of an aluminium sink but this would not effect the drains anyway. Try cleaning out the U bend.

[buildersmate]

I've never heard of an aluminium sink either. Does a magnet stick to it?

[qapmoc]

If it is good quality stainless steel (S/S) then it will not be magnetic anyway, You should be able to see what it is if you take a normal S/S knife or fork and compare it to the sink you will soon see if it is the same material.
I also have never seen a aluminium sink.