My kitchen sink has decided to rebel against me again... water just sits there staring back at me, mocking my attempts to fix it. I've tried the usual baking soda and vinegar trick, hot water, even one of those plastic drain snakes from the hardware store. Nothing's working this time. I'm kinda hesitant about using harsh chemicals because of the pipes. Has anyone had luck with something else? Maybe a homemade remedy or some gadget I haven't heard of yet?
"water just sits there staring back at me, mocking my attempts to fix it."
Haha, been there... stubborn sinks are the worst. Have you tried the good ol' plunger trick yet? Seriously, a few firm plunges can surprise you—just cover the overflow hole first or you'll get a surprise shower.
I feel your pain on this one. When I first moved into my place, the kitchen sink decided to pull the same stunt—standing water, zero drainage, and me staring helplessly at it. I tried plunging, but no luck. Then I remembered something my dad used to do whenever our sink acted up back home.
He'd always say, "If plunging doesn't work, it's probably time to get your hands dirty." So, reluctantly, I crawled under the sink and unscrewed the U-shaped pipe (the trap, I think it's called?). Let me tell you, that was an experience. I had a bucket ready, but still managed to spill some nasty water everywhere. Turns out, the previous owners had somehow managed to clog it with what looked like years' worth of coffee grounds and grease. Gross doesn't even begin to describe it.
Anyway, after cleaning out that mess and putting everything back together, the sink drained like a champ. Honestly, it wasn't as complicated as I thought it'd be—just messy. If you're comfortable giving it a shot, I'd recommend checking that trap. Just make sure you've got towels and a bucket handy, because trust me, you'll need them.
Good luck with it... sinks can be stubborn, but they're usually fixable without calling in the cavalry.
