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How To Use a Sink Auger

By Bob Formisano, About.com

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Withdraw Auger Cable and Rinse; Flush Drain

Withdraw Auger and Rinse Clean

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Step Five:
Repeat and then flush the drain with hot water from the faucet once the drain starts to flow.

If you have extended more cable than the distance through the trap and the clog still exists, see the next step as it involves removing the waste trap.

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