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How to Clear a Blocked Sink Drain

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Clearing a blocked sink drain requires only few basic tools and a little elbow grease.
Step 3: Clear the trap and pipes with a plumber's snake
Push a plumber's snake up both pipes through the clean-out plug hole or the exposed trap ends. Work the snake until blockage is removed. The snake can be used to clean out the removed trap, too.
Push a plumber's snake up both ends of the pipe to clear blockage.

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Wear goggles for eye protection and use a bucket to contain the mess underneath the sink.

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