How to Unclog a Double Sink with Two Plungers
To unclog it place one plunger on the side that has the food disposal, usually on the left side. This side will just be for making a tight seal that is easy to hold by yourself. You will not plunge this side. If you do not have a second plunger, you can try to block the other side but it works a hundred times easier if you do have a second plunger. Hold down the first plunger to make a tight seal and then place enough water in that side of the sink to barely cover the top of the plunger.
Keys to Unclogging a Double Sink with Two Plungers:
- Use a plunger in each side of the sink.
- One side of the sink will be just to create a seal against the drain hole, not to use as a plunger.
- Place pressure on the first plunger over the drain hole to seal it and make sure water is covering the top of that plunger.
- Place water in the other side, enough to cover the top of the second plunger.
- Place second plunger over the drain hole and plunge that side of the sink while holding the first plunger tight against the opposite drain.
- If you struggle with using two plungers at once, get someone to hold the other plunger against the drain line for you.
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Just an idea … don’t clog it up and you won’t need a strong man to unclog it.
Where did you get the idea to use 2 plungers? How long do you need to plunge it until it was unclogged? I’ve been having issues with my sink as well, maybe I’m the problem. Haha! I just let things go down the drain and I end up with a clogged drain. A good tip is always filter so nothing will go down the drain and clog it. But I will definitely try this one the next time I have a clogged sink.
Kinda the same thing applies to bathtubs. But instead of the other sink you have to cover up the overflow drain in the front of the tub. I have found this out having long thick hair that likes to fall out and wash down the drain even with the cover thingy on it.
I often clog the sink and I always use a plunger. I don’t have two though, so put that black plug thing on the other side and hold it in place. The one thing you have to watch out for is the dishwasher air thing that is by your sink because the ucky sink water will come out and splash all over you (as I learned the hard way)
GENIUS!!! I am a 7-year single mom and have accomplished many “man” tasks successfully along the way!! About an our ago, I nearly convinced myself that this was the one job that I was going to have to call a pro! I had been trying to unclog both sides of my double sink for about 45 minutes, until I broke down and decided to search Pinterest for a rescue! Thank God, this was the post that I clicked on! Within 30 SECONDS, I was doing a happy dance with a plunger in each hand!!!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!
I’m so happy that it could help you. Thank you for taking the time to come back and leave a comment.
THANK YOU!! This worked like a charm! I was worried I’d have to call my maintenance person. I didn’t have two plungers so I used the drain stop thing lol!
Single 69 yo woman here. Thank you worked. Probably 15 minutes max.