Everyday Surprises: You've Been Using These Products All Wrong

6. Plungers (in the Sink)

Amazon and the dollar/budget store are the best places to buy. Product Price on Average: $10–$20* It appears that not every plunger is made equally. Few things are more inconvenient (or disgusting) than an obstructed appliance, but be careful not to use the same kind of plunger for both tasks. Use a flat plunger in a sink. Flat plungers perform admirably on the sink's level bottom.

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YouTube.com/Fix IT Home Improvement Channel/PPlunger for Sink By placing the cup flat over the drain, a vacuum is created that will force anything stuck in the pipes to come out. A strong, long-lasting sink plunger is available at Target or Walmart. A high-quality sink plunger should typically cost between $10 and $20.