Seriously, I feel like I'm in a never-ending war with my bathroom sink. I've tried the baking soda and vinegar thing, boiling water, even bought one of those plastic snake things from the hardware store—nothing seems to work for more than a week or two. It's like my drain has some personal vendetta against me, you know? Anyone else dealing with this nonsense or found something that actually lasts longer than a few days?
"I've tried the baking soda and vinegar thing, boiling water, even bought one of those plastic snake things from the hardware store—nothing seems to work for more than a week or two."
Honestly, sounds like you're dealing with something deeper down the line rather than just the usual hair and soap buildup. Those plastic snakes are okay for surface clogs, but if it's coming back that fast, you might have a bigger obstruction or even some pipe issues.
If you're comfortable getting a bit hands-on, I'd suggest taking apart the P-trap underneath the sink (it's that curved pipe). Put a bucket under first to catch water, then unscrew it carefully. Often you'll find the culprit lodged right there—hair, gunk, maybe even a lost toothpaste cap... seen it all. Clean that out thoroughly, reassemble, and test the drain flow.
If that doesn't help, you might need a more robust plumber's auger (metal coil type), which can reach deeper into the drainpipe. A 15-foot auger is usually enough for bathroom sinks. It's a bit messier, but it'll tackle clogs farther down that plastic snakes can't reach.
Worst-case scenario, your vent pipe could be blocked, causing slow drainage repeatedly. That's a bit trickier and might need a pro to handle safely.
Hope this helps a bit—been there myself more times than I care to admit...