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Rinse with hot water, scrub with a bleach solution (1:10 ratio), and let it dry completely to prevent bacteria buildup.
Use a wire coat hanger (straighten and bend a hook at the end) or a wet/dry vacuum with suction.
Remove the P-trap manually (with a bucket underneath) if the snake can’t navigate the curve.
A hand-crank manual auger (1/4" to 1/2" cable) works for most sinks and showers. For tougher clogs, a drum auger with a longer cable is ideal.
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