Slow bathroom sink drain

[Sideways Tim]

My sink is really slow to empty, due I think to a build up of the Gillette shaving gel that I use. I've tried HG drain cleaner and baking soda and white vinegar and both help a little, but it soon clogs again. I can't rod the pipes out as they're behind a wall.

Have you come across any product that might do a better job?

[Sideways Tim]

Riff Raff said:

You could try one of these. Pump action Drain Blaster.

https://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Pump-Action-Drain-...

I've tried one of those a few times. Will give Mr Muscle a shot.

[Sideways Tim]

Baldchap said:

As an aside, have you considered shaving in the shower? I'd imagine the additional hot water would stop the gel from furring up the pipes and you don't get a stubbly sink.

I've tried, but it just doesn't work for me.

[Sideways Tim]

rewild said:

Remove and clean everything you can get to. Pipes might be in the walls, but is the u-bend/bottle trap underneath not accessible? Stick a bucket under, unscrew everything and scrape it all out. If nothing else it'll make your chemical gels more effective further along the pipes.

Done that, it's further along I think where there's an almost horizontal section.

[Sideways Tim]

3george said:

Try one of these >

https://www.screwfix.com/p/rothenberger-pipe-drain...

Chemicals first, but that might just do it!

[Sideways Tim]

Fallingup said:

Try 4 or 5 full kettles of boiling water first.

[Sideways Tim]

Thanks all - lots to try. Will report back on what works...