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Does anybody have any tips on clearing a clog in a bathroom sink vent/overflow holes? Just for clarity, I'm talking about the holes closest to you when washing your hands.

I got drain cleaning tools and shoved them in the hole...but it wasn't super effective. I was able to clear the main drain, so that's a plus.

Does anybody have any tips on clearing a clog in a bathroom sink vent/overflow holes? Just for clarity, I'm talking about the holes closest to you when washing your hands. I got drain cleaning tools and shoved them in the hole...but it wasn't super effective. I was able to clear the main drain, so that's a plus.

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Do you know what's clogging it? I can't imagine I would be hair up there.

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I know for sure whiskers are in it, as I was shaving when it filled to that point and is when I noticed it wasn't draining. Other than that, no idea.

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Like others have said - one of those plastic hair removal things since it does seem to be hair. Drain cleaner should work too, just make sure the overflow part isn't metal. My apartment complex maintenance are useless and when my sink rusted out (they put caulk around it and painted over the rust and holes with wall paint), I just replaced it myself. It was easy and cheap, so if you get desperate enough that is an option.

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It drains into the sink below the drain. A clog there could do it. Try one of those pronged drain rippers in the drain.

If that didn't work I would try compressed air or just pull the sink and check it out.

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There was whiskers and hair from someone cutting theirs and trying to be lazy when cleaning the sink, but not enough to cause a clog. There was a lot of tannish brown gunk that I have no idea what it used to be. Toothpaste, hopefully...