[darthtater98]

Hello,
I have dual bathroom sinks that are both plugged up, I have removed the P trap and cleaned both of them, next I tried inserting a snake but was only able to go about a foot. I'm thinking of using some type of liquid drain cleaner but have been told that is a bad idea, can anyone help? Thanks very much.

[ballengerb1]

Don't use any cleaners. How big and what type of snake are you using?

You will hit an elbow inside the wall and a rotary drum type snake will get through with some turning/pushing. Power Drum Auger, 1/4" x 25' # 88250 by Cobra Manufacturing

[darthtater98]

Hello, it's the metal kind and is about 8 feet or so long


This is the I am using Handy Drain Auger, 1/4" x 25' # 10250 by Cobra Manufacturing

[bellabelle3]

This always works for me dump some baking soda and white vinager in your drain. Don't mix it before hand, pour baking soda first then follow with vinager

[darthtater98]

I'll give it a shot!

[mygirlsdad77]

Not going to get far with the current snake you are using. I think you will be better off with something a little closer to bobs suggested snake.

[ballengerb1]

Belle, I give that mix often for a clog, but a clogged trap not the pipe in the wall. That clog will be way too far for the mix to even tough. I also add an equal amount of table salt to the baking soda before addint vinegar, next day flush with a bucket of very hot water.
Darth, that should work but not as weel as my 25' drum auger.

[speedball1]

I have removed the P trap and cleaned both of them, next I tried inserting a snake but was only able to go about a foot.

First purchase a drum type snake,(see image)
Sounds to me like you have a partial clog in the horizontal drain in the wall. The solution would be to remove the traps "J" bend and send a snake up into the wall,(see image). There's a bend about 8 inches in but once around that you only have to put out 6 more feet of snake. Flush with a tub of hot water. Good luck and thank you for ratting my answer. Tom