How to Unclog a Kitchen Sink

Let’s be honest — no one ever wakes up excited to Google “how to unclog a kitchen sink”. It’s not glamorous. It’s not fun. And it usually happens at the worst possible time — like 10 minutes before your in-laws show up and your kitchen sink is doing its best impression of a swamp.

Welcome to the wonderful world of clogged kitchen drains.

Here at Wrights Plumbing and Rooter, we’ve seen every kind of clog — hair monsters, rogue spaghetti noodles, toys, and yes, one very confused goldfish. (RIP, Mr. Pickles)

So, if you’re staring at a slow-draining sink or acting more like a mini swamp than a sink, don’t panic. You’re not alone. You’ve joined the proud ranks of people who tried to fix it themselves and then typed “plumber near me” with water dripping down their arm.

Here are a list of steps on how to unclog your kitchen sink

STEP 1: DENIAL ( IT’S MORE THAN JUST A DRAIN)

This is a sad truth but we all must face it.

You’ll think to yourself, “oh, my drain isn’t clogged, it’s just draining slowly it’s fine.”

No it’s not. Your sink smelling like swamp water and not draining is a plumber's version of a check engine light. Something isn't quite right.

Your drain is basically whispering, ”I've eaten too much hair, food, and grease and regret nothing.”

STEP 2: CHANNELING YOUR INNER MAD SCIENTIST (A.K.A BAKING SODA VALCANO)

You could you tube a 3 minute video on how to create your own baking soda volcano by putting 

½ cup baking soda

1 cup vinegar 

Watching it fizz and bubble in your drain like you just created life

Naming it Fred

Then pouring boiling water down the drain to hopefully set Fred free.

Likely this didn’t work and now you are on to more serious measures.

STEP 3: THE DRAIN SNAKE

If you’ve never used a drain snake before, imagine a metal or plastic noodle that’s been possessed by a vengeful spirit. I mean you would be angry too if you had to go down into that drain. You feed it into the drain, twist it like you're opening a jack in the box toy, and hope it latches onto the horror clog lurking below.

Pro tip: Don’t look directly at what comes out. Just… don’t.

Respect if you did though!

But unless you enjoy playing “what’s that smell?” or retrieving mystery gunk from the depths of your plumbing, it’s usually better to call the pros.

That’s where we come in.

We proudly offer kitchen sink drain cleaning and plumbing services throughout Brigham city to the Salt Lake City area

STEP 4: THE PLUNGER (A TOOL OF LEGEND RETURNS)

This is not just for toilets anymore, folks. A good ol’ plunger can work wonders on a stubborn sink or shower drain. Just remember:

• Create a seal.
  
  
• Plunge with purpose.
  
  
• Ignore the judgment of your spouse.
  
  

If done correctly, the clog may dislodge with a satisfying gurgle, gulp, or soul-chilling belch. These are all normal. Mostly.

STEP 5: CALL A PROFESSIONAL PLUMBER

If none of the above worked, it’s officially time for professional drain cleaning.

Stop Googling how to unclog my sink with a coat hanger at 2am and call the plumber near you. We've got the gear, the experience, and the stomachs to handle what lives in your pipes.

FINAL THOUGHTS: DON’T LET A CLOG RUIN YOUR DAY!

Plumbing problems are inevitable — but with the right team, they don’t have to be stressful (or smelly). Whether it’s a slow drain or a full-on pipe rebellion, Wrights Plumbing and Rooter  has your back.

Clogs don’t wait for business hours — and neither do we. If you need emergency professional drain cleaning services, we’re ready 24/7 to swoop in like the superheroes of sewage we are.

Just type “emergency plumber near me” — we’ll be there faster than you can say “backed-up bathtub.”

We proudly offer kitchen sink drain cleaning and plumbing services throughout Brigham city to the Salt Lake City area.

📞 Call us today at 801-882-3168 or

🌐 Visit wrightsplumbingandrooter.com to schedule a drain cleaning service with the Wright team