- 1). Remove the perforated cover on your drain. This cover is designed to catch large pieces of debris, and it typically lifts right out of the drain.
- 2). Shine a flashlight into the drain to see if you notice a clog. If the clog is not located within two or three inches of the drain, then you won't be able to remove it with a Dremel tool. Deeper clogs need to be removed using a flexible metallic pipe snake. Clogs near the surface of the drain are more common in kitchen sinks, while bathroom buildup creates clogs deeper in the pipes.
- 3). Grip the tip of the Dremel rotary tool and turn it counterclockwise to loosen it.
- 4). Place a 3/4- or 1-inch carbon steel wire brush into the loosened end of the Dremel rotary tool. This attachment is designed to scrape off rust and polish metallic finishes, but it's also the perfect shape for scraping away drain clogs.
- 5). Turn the Dremel tool's tip clockwise to tighten the tool around the carbon steel wire brush.
- 6). Turn on the Dremel tool, keeping it a "3" or "4" speed setting.
- 7). Lower the spinning wire brush into the sink slowly. You'll feel some resistance as the brush makes contact with the clog. Most clogs break up shortly after making contact with the Dremel tool, and you'll notice less resistance.
- 8). Pour a foaming drain cleaner into the drain for about two or three minutes, or as recommended by the manufacturer. Let it sit for about 15 minutes, or longer if recommended on the container. Every foaming drain cleaner is different, so check the container for precise instructions.
- 9). Rinse the foaming drain cleaner out of the drain with running water.
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