How to Deal With a Grease-Clogged Drain
A common remedy for a clogged drain is to pour equal proportions baking soda and vinegar down the drain and then covering the drain with its lid. You might remember this as a science experiment you did in grade school; vinegar and baking soda combined foam up and expand a lot. This can jostle loose clogs and sort them out. However, this may not be effective for a drain that is clogged by grease. Grease clogs are more difficult to deal with as grease begins as a liquid and then congeals. This allows it to very tightly fill the spaces in pipes, making it difficult to remove as a clog.
Home remedies for clogged sinks aren’t permanent measures. This is especially true for grease clogs, which don’t jostle loose as easily and can very easily re-form. While you might make some headway with a home remedy, it’s best to contact a plumber if a clog has formed. A professional plumber will have the tools and knowledge to deal with your clogged sink and can effectively purge a grease clog, keeping it from coming back for a long time if your sink is properly used.