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Clear a Blocked Sink Drain

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Clearing a blocked sink drain requires only few basic tools and a little elbow grease.
Step 5: Replace trap and clean-out plug
Replace the drain plug in the sink and push the control rod back into the hole in the drain pipe, through the drain-plug hole. Fasten the nut by hand. Replace the clean-out plug or drain trap. Use plumber's compound on the clean-out plug to create a seal. Fasten first by hand, then tighten until snug with a plumber's wrench. Do not overtighten. Run hot water into the drain, flushing out any remaining debris.
Use a wrench to tighten the clean-out plug.

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Wear goggles for eye protection and use a bucket to contain the mess underneath the sink.

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