If your kitchen sink drain is running slow or the water's not going down at all, there's likely a clog in the drain. It's a frustrating situation that can lead to you needing to call a plumbing professional. The most common causes of kitchen sink clogs are listed here along with ways you can remedy a blocked drain.

Although the drain in your kitchen sink has fairly good-sized openings, it's only meant to let water flow through. Anytime you introduce foreign items to the sink, it could clog. The most common causes of kitchen sink clogs include:

• Grease and oil
• Food particles
• Stickers and paper labels
• Small objects
• Hair

Clearing a clogged drain can be tricky, especially if you're not sure what is causing the clog. However, there are a few things you can do to get the water flowing again including:

• Use a Plunger. A small, cup shaped plunger is the fastest way to unclog a kitchen sink. Make sure there's water in the sink and plunge until the drain clears.
• DIY Drain Cleaner.  A simple, non-toxic method of clearing a kitchen drain clog is to pour 1 cup of baking soda followed by a cup of white vinegar down the drain then hot water.
• Boiling Water. If neither of the above methods unclogged your kitchen drain, try boiling a pot of water. Carefully and slowly pour the water down the drain to dislodge and break up the clog.

If you've tried everything and your kitchen sink is still clogged, contact us at City Plumbing & Rooter. We'll be happy to send one of our technicians over to inspect your drain and solve the problem. We use state-of-the-art hydro jetting solutions for blocked drains and sewer lines as well as traditional techniques.