Tools to Unclog a Restaurant Kitchen Sink

A day in a commercial kitchen is challenging and draining. You need to handle the orders, prep the meals, and manage the staff. On top of all this juggling, you don’t want a clogged sink.

 

Still, some days it happens. We recommend you call a professional for help to save time and effort. Here we lay down six easy tools you can ask your plumber to try to unclog the sink of your restaurant’s kitchen.

 

#1 Plunger



Commercial kitchen sinks get a ton-load of grease and leftovers from the plates, clogging the basin. To clear it, ask the plumber to use the most simple yet effective tool: a plunger. Fill in the basin with warm water and push it down using the plunger. The pressure pushes the clogging, and boiling water clears away all the oil and grease.

 






#2 Hot water

 Running boiling water is a proven and efficient way of clearing clogged kitchen sinks, especially if the problem is grease and oil accumulation. Remove any drain traps or guards on the sink, then run a continuous supply of hot water for about 15 to 20 minutes. Usually, it clears away all small clogging.

 

#3 Cleaning solution



Just pour the solution down the drain and wait 20-30 minutes for it to do its work. Although it works, we still do not recommend it as it can damage your kitchen pipes, creating more significant problems in the long run.

 







#4 Manual drain snake



If the plunger, cleaning solution, or hot water doesn’t work, use the next tool in the arsenal—a manual drain snake. It is a small auger that rotates when pushed through the sink. Once the drain snake’s hooked end captures the clog, you can pull back the snake, and the clog comes with it.

 







#5 Motorized drain snake



Some clogs are more stubborn than others, and a manual drain snake isn’t enough to clear the nasty ones. That’s when plumbers bring out the big guns. A motorized drain snake can reach about 150 feet and clear clogs that are deeper and harder to clean. Plumbers can also use a sewer line camera to see deep down and quickly locate the clog.

 






#6 Hydro-jetting machine



It is one of the most prominent innovations in the plumbing industry. It makes clearing clogged drains a cakewalk for plumbers in both commercial and residential facilities. It uses a highly concentrated jet of water to clear away the clog. It has a torque power of up to 35,000 pounds per square inch (PSI), which can clean everything in your sink and drain and make them pristine as new.

 






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