When a snake failed to fix a slow- draining toilet, what do you do?

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A blocked kitchen sink can cause a lot of problems in the kitchen.There are a lot of ways to clear your drain.

If you can't get the kitchen sink to open, try boiling water.Bring the pot of water to a boil, then pour it down the drain of the kitchen sink.The heat from the water will help break it up.Baking soda and white vinegar can be used if that doesn't work.Baking soda can be poured down the drain.Next, pour in a cup of white vinegar.Put the baking soda and white vinegar in a container and let it ferment for 15 minutes.To plunge the sink drain, you can use a flat-bottomed plunger.Put the cup over the drain so there's a tight seal and then pump the plunger up and down until the clog gets sucked away.You can use a wire coat hanger if you don't have a flat-bottomed plunger.Start by bending the coat hanger into a hook shape.If you can, insert the hooked end of the hanger into the drain and wiggle it up and down to break up the gunk.You may need to use a drain snake if nothing is working.If your sink has a garbage disposal, try to turn it on.It might be time to call a plumbing professional if all else fails.You can get advice on how to drain the drain trap if your sink is still blocked.Did the summary help you?