Drop Something Down the Sink?

I recently dropped one of my favorite earrings down the bathroom sink. Oh great!! Now being that my husband and I own a plumbing company here in Phoenix, I knew that I definitely did NOT want to run any water down the sink. Here are a few easy steps to follow if this happens to you.

As I said before, it’s important to not turn the faucet on. Place a bucket under the sink, and take the p-trap apart underneath the sink emptying the contents. Hopefully, you’ll find your lost earring or other misplaced item. If not, it is possible that it could have gotten caught in the pop-up assembly due to hair, etc. If you are really feeling handy, you can remove the plug from the pop-up assembly and visually inspect. If this doesn’t work, you may need to call a plumbing specialist to locate the missing item.

Hopefully, you found your item and are ready to reassemble the p-trap. Make sure the p-trap is in good condition or replace with a new one so it doesn’t leak. After you have successfully re-installed the p-trap, run an ample amount of water to make sure there are no leaks. I found my missing earring (with the help of my husband), and I hope you find your missing item also.

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