How to Unclog a Drain

1. Kitchen Sink: Make sure to have standing water on both sides of the sink. Place the stopper or towel on one side and plunge the other. It may be helpful to have someone help by holding the stopper in place since the plunging action may pop it out. If this doesn’t clear it try switching sides.If plunging does not clear the stoppage you could try clearing the drain by taking the trap apart or by using a snake.
   
   
2. Bathroom Sink: Cover the air holes in the sink with a rag or some duct tape before you plunge.As with the kitchen sink, if plunging does not clear the bathroom sink you could try clearing the drain by taking the trap apart or by using a snake.
   
   
3. Bathtub: Tubs can be a bit trickier because you have to block off that overflow before you give it a good plunging. Otherwise all the water and force generated by the plunging action will come out the overflow. I recommend taking the overflow cover plate off and plugging the hole with a large rag (be sure it isn’t in too far so you can take it back out). Once this is secure you can plunge the drain.For a stubborn clog you could also try using a snake to clear the tub drain.
   
   
4. Showers: No air holes or overflow to cover; just put the plunger over the drain and plunge.
5. Toilet: A plunger works here most of the time and I believe you should have one handy for those emergencies. Some good back and forth plunging action can save you a service call from your plumber.When plunging doesn't clear the clog you could try using a toilet auger.