Unclog your sink's drain with just zip-ties!

I've certainly seen my share of drain cleaning chemicals and gadgets on the market and not all of them work all that well. If you are on a serious budget like me then the cheap-o, DIY approach is just the thing that's needed! The best part is, all you need are some zip-ties and a diagonal wire cutter.

Lets get to unclogging!

Step 1: Gather your materials.

This step couldn't be easier: grab some zip-ties and a wire cutter. If you happen to have some extra long ones laying about, grab one of them.

Basically, you'll want enough to reach down into the drain trap.

Comments

[doo da do]

I was able to get a really long one from a large diameter steel pole, it was formerly used for a a coke sign. Works like a charm. Doodado

[Lola1974]

I did this last night with my bathroom sink and almost puked when a HUGE blob of hair come out of the drain.
I paid $1.00 for 100 zip ties at dollar store.

[doo da do]

If you are in a real pinch straighten out a coat hanger and make a small hook on one end. I love that dollar store, you can get many different things for almost nothing.

[jovino]

Ewww! but, that's freakin' awesome thtat it worked for you!!! 

[Scott_Tx]

I've actually done this before, I just used a strip of straight plastic though and notched it. Hair fishing.

[Pazzerz]

You know someone is going to want to patent this....  Like all good ideas, you thought of it first, ten years ago.

[Decepticon]

It already has been:

http://www.zipitclean.com/

[jovino]

HAHAHA!! No way! I'm-a-gunna git sued. ;)

This is hilarious. I wonder if I thought up this myself or if I saw one in the store and filed it away in the back of my brain. The video on the page is super funny too.

[Pazzerz]

Figures...  At least jovino has pointed out the ease and cheaper way of doing it without having to pay someone to have it pre-made.