I used sink plungers in toilets pretty much my whole life until i scrolled across a similar diagram one day and discovered the truth.

    • Psythik@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      Which brings up a good point; why would anyone need a plunger for a sink? If it gets clogged, nothing will help you short of a drain snake. And if your kitchen sink is getting clogged, it’s time to invest in a garbage disposal.

      • Soggy@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        2 months ago

        Plungers certainly do help with sinks. Loosens up a partial clog easily in my experience.

            • monogram@feddit.nlEnglish
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              2 months ago

              Especially when it regurgitates back up in your other sink mixed with hair and grime

          • Hagdos@lemmy.world
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            2 months ago

            Soda and vinegar is an odd combination. Soda is a base, making water alkali. Vinegar is an acid, making water acidic. Together, they make water neutral again, with a lot of pretty bubbles.

            Either one can work really well depending on the stuff you need to get rid of. But adding one to the other just weakens it.

            • NormalPerson@lemmy.world
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              2 months ago

              I do this for a living. If you really wanna save yourself some money, depending on your plumbing(usually PVC, older houses might have cast iron), just put a bit of a cleaning agent and run hot water into your drain for 10-20 minutes weekly. The hot water alone every week will do more for your pipes in the long run.

              If you’re doing this regularly you won’t have to run the water as long, maybe 5 minutes weekly. This helps to dissolve build up from stuff like grease and soap scum which catches other food debris and leads to clogs. Preventive maintenance is best, spend a little time and money now to save a lot of time and money later.