If you’ve ever experienced a clogged toilet or sink, you know how stressful it can be to fix the issue. It doesn’t have to be that way though! With the right tools and knowledge, unclogging your toilet or sink is simple and easy. Read on for our tips on how to quickly and easily unclog your sink or toilet in your home.

Unclogging a Sink:
If you have a clogged sink, the most common culprit is built-up grease, soap scum, or food particles. If this is the case, you can easily unclog your sink with supplies from around the house. All you need is baking soda, white vinegar, hot water, and a plunger. First pour ½ cup of baking soda down the drain followed by ½ cup of white vinegar. This will cause the two substances to bubble up so make sure to plug both holes of the sink before pouring them in. Afterward, let this mixture sit for 15 minutes then rinse with hot water. If it still isn’t draining properly use a plunger to suction out any residue left behind.

Unclogging a Toilet:
If your toilet is backed up there are several things that could be causing it such as too much paper being flushed at once or an object blocking the flow of water from leaving the bowl. The first step in unclogging a toilet should always be using a plunger to try and get rid of any blockage in the pipes below (make sure you have enough water in your bowl for the plunger to work!). If plunging fails you may need something more powerful like an auger which uses electric power or manual cranking to break through tougher blockages that are further down your pipes.

Unclogging toilets and sinks doesn’t have to be difficult! As long as you arm yourself with some basic knowledge about what could be causing it and some common household items like baking soda, white vinegar, hot water, and a plunger—you’ll be able to get rid of those pesky clogs without having to call in professional help! So next time there’s an issue with either one of these fixtures don’t fret—just follow these simple steps and everything should go smoothly!