Removing A Bathroom Sink Stopper: 5 Easy Steps

Step One

The first thing you need to do is to see whether you can remove the bathroom sink stopper by hand. If this is the case, then you will have saved yourself a lot of unnecessary work and stress.

Step One

To do this, take hold of the stopper with your fingers, and try and turn it. If you do not feel any give, or if there are no signs of movement (other than spinning on its axis), then your stopper will require more work.

Step Two

If the first step worked for you, then congratulations, you have achieved your goal, and you no longer need to follow this guide.

Step Two

However, if your bathroom sink stopper is still wedged tight, then it’s time to progress to the next step.

Step Two

This will involve going underneath the sink, and this is where the cleaning will come in handy. Remove anything from underneath the sink, and ensure you have enough room to work and maneuver.

Step Three

The third step requires your flashlight. Use this to locate the horizontal plunger rod that connects the strap to the stopper itself. Once you have located this, then look for the rod that connects the vertical strap.

Step Three

This shouldn’t be difficult to locate, as it is full of holes and fairly distinctive amongst the other components. You will then see a small metal clip that holds everything together.

Step Four

The other end of the rod will be connected to a pivot nut. This will require unscrewing, and you can use the wrench to assist with this if it has become stuck or too tight.

Step Four

Before you do this though, place the bucket underneath the pipe, just in case there is a back up of water.

Step Five

If you have followed these steps correctly, then you should be able to release and remove the bathroom sink stopper from beneath the sink, and you should be able pull it out without any issues or resistance.

Step Five

Bear in mind that the stopper underside will probably be dirty and covered in hair, grime, and various pieces of debris.