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    holly412 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    May 24, 2010, 05:38 AM
    In my powder room sink black stuff coming up from the drain
    Black stuff coming up from sink in powder room, husband put something down from home depot did not work I put bleach and still comes back not as much but still there
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    May 24, 2010, 07:52 AM

    Most likely, you have blocked drain: remove P-Trap, insert small hand snake and clean the pipe as it enters the wall.

    Also, the blockage may be in the sink drain itself. Here, remove P-Trap and pop up piece. Look down into the drain. If you cannot see through than it needs to be cleaned, too.
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    May 24, 2010, 12:35 PM

    And here is another image how to unclog the sink drain, good luck.
    John
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    Apr 17, 2011, 06:45 AM
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    That much I know. I can clear it. What I need to know is, "What is it?" Can it be that "black mold" that everyone is afraid of?

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