The problem of clogged bathroom sink is one of the most common plumbing problems that people face at home. Though it may be minor, many people neglect this because it does not appear as a serious issue. However, if you don’t get rid of this problem in time, it can ruin your entire day and put you in a foul mood. In fact, clogged bathroom sink is just as harmful to your health as the overflowing toilet or overflowing bathtub. What Causes a Bathroom Sink to Clog?We will examine what causes a clogged drain in the bathroom before looking at how to fix it. Clogs in bathroom sinks usually occur when hair, dirt, and skin flakes adhere to the soap scum on the walls of the drain pipes or when they get caught on the pivot rod or stopper of the drain. Here we will explore some of these issues in detail that may cause your bathroom sink to keep clogging up. HairThe most common cause of clogged bathroom sinks is hair. It's the perfect drain clog. When hair is wet, it gathers in one place. The walls of the pipes catch those clumps as they flow down. Water in your drain exerts more pressure on hair, so it will clump together more. Hair in your drain collects more hair, until the gross clump completely obstructs water flow. What's worse, that hairy clump collects anything else that's trying to go down the drain. Something in P-trapThe p-trap is the bending portion of the drain pipe located directly beneath the sink. The pipe connects the sink's drain to the larger pipe leading to the sewer. The P-trap bends to prevent sewer gas from floating back up the drain. Additionally, the bend in the p-trap holds water, which helps create the suction required to clear a drain. The problem is that that bend also tends to catch other things as well. Scum from SoapUsually soap scum occurs when calcium or magnesium ions in water react with chemicals in soap. Over time, it accumulates on the walls of pipes as a chalky, filmy substance. Similarly to hair, this substance catches itself and other falling materials, resulting in clogs over time. Due to its sticky nature, soap scum can cause clogs to become particularly frustrating. Without a snake or other professional tool, it's difficult to pry soap scum away from pipe walls. Damaged PipesClogs can be caused by a variety of pipe damage. During corrosion, rust can accumulate on the inner wall of pipes, which can restrict water flow. If damaged significantly enough, dented pipes can limit or completely stop the flow of water. Even pipe joints can break or wear out, causing pipes to sag and block the flow of water. Pipes could shift over time if they are not securely fastened, until they become dislocated or disconnected. ConclusionThe most common reason for a clogged bathroom sink is because of hair, soap scum, or other debris. If you haven't changed your shower head recently, it's likely that your shower is no longer draining properly. If this is the case, consider replacing your shower head and installing a drain cleaner in the pipes to clear any blockages in the pipes. In order to keep your bathroom clean and free from bacteria, try using a disinfectant spray every time you wash up.
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1/10/2023 09:54:43 pm
I find it alarming that an absurd accumulation of hair and debris could affect your bathroom sink and cause clogging. My brother is interested in living alone this year to pursue his dream of becoming a writer. I believe this can convince him to find a plumber that can look after his sink when necessary.
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