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Old 06-13-2011, 06:44 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by Kamper View Post
As indicated above, the clog is probably in the trap. If a plunger doesn't work then taking off the trap and dunking the icky mess in a bucket will do the trick.

There's also a tool on the market specifically for breaking up trap clogs. It's a flexible plastic strip with some ridges on the sides. It may be called a "Zip-Stick" but I'm not sure. I have one somewhere but since I learned to put my thumb over the vent when plunging the bathroom sink, I haven't used it.

Good luck!
I would definately second the Zip Stick or whatever it is called. I bought one recently to clean out a very slow drain in my bathroom sink that would take more than 1 minute to drain. I stuck it in the drain a couple times and pulled out some hair (it was very stinky). Now the sink drains in about 1-2 seconds.
I bought the zip stick thingy at Home Depot, I think I paid about $2 for it.
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