How do you unplug the kitchen sink?

1. Identify the type of sink drain. There are two main types of sink drains: pop-up drains and lift-and-turn drains.

- Pop-up drains have a small button or lever that you press to open or close the drain.

- Lift-and-turn drains have a stopper that you lift and turn to open or close the drain.

2. Loosen the drain stopper.

- For a pop-up drain, grasp the button or lever and pull it up to release it.

- For a lift-and-turn drain, lift the stopper up and turn it counterclockwise to loosen it.

3. Remove the stopper or screen.

- Once the stopper is loosened, remove it by pulling it out of the sink drain.

- Some sink drains have a screen that catches debris; if your drain has a screen, remove it as well.

4. Clean the drain stopper and screen.

- Rinse the stopper and screen with hot water to remove any debris or buildup.

- If necessary, you can use a mild dish detergent and a scrub brush to clean them.

5. Reassemble the drain.

- Place the stopper or screen back into the drain.

- For a pop-up drain, press the button or lever to close the drain.

- For a lift-and-turn drain, turn the stopper clockwise to tighten it.

6. Test the drain.

- Turn on the water and let it run for a few seconds to test the drain.

- If the water does not drain properly, repeat the steps above.