How to Unclog a Disposal and Sink without taking it apart

How to Unclog a Disposal and Sink without taking it apart
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Published: Jan 8, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
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Things You Will Need

  • White vinegar
  • Baking soda
  • Plunger

If your garbage disposal is clogged, get rid of it with a couple of safe products you likely already have in your kitchen and an old-fashioned plunger.

  1. Stop up the other sink if you have a double sink.

  2. Run some hot water in the sink if there's room. Add 1 cup of white vinegar and then 1 cup of baking soda. It will instantly fizz up. Allow to sit for 5 minutes.

  3. Work out the clog with a plunger.

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