For all the glowing up that happens in front of your bathroom mirror, figuring out how to unclog a bathroom sink can get ugly quick. Your sink catches loose hair and soap scum so you can face the day looking prim and proper, but it cant always handle the debris. With the average American household using 20% of their water via faucets, its a big deal when your bathroom sink drains slowly and, eventually, not at all.Unclogging a bathroom sink sounds like an easy DIY taskand it isbut some touted methods can lead you astray. We spoke to professional plumbers to find out what works and what doesnt. The following guide from AD provides instructions on how to resolve your clogged bathroom sink and when to call for help if things arent going your way.Gather supplies: What do I need to unclog my bathroom sink drain?Unclogging a slow drain is a job you can usually do yourself with a few common household items. Dont bother raiding the pantry though. Vinegar and baking sodaId save that for your salad and other things. It doesnt do much of anything other than make a foamy mess, said Nate Schlueter, owner of Schlueter Plumbing in Cincinnati.Heres what you need to get started:Drain plungerPlastic waste bagRubber glovesWet rag or towelZip strips/ties (1824 long)How to unclog a bathroom sinkSchlueter estimates the following two methods can eliminate a bathroom sink clog 70 percent of the time without calling a plumber.Method 1: Use a bathroom plungerA plunger is a simple and inexpensive way to unclog a bathroom sink.Photo: Dmitrii Bykanov/Getty ImagesTo properly plunge your bathroom sink, its best to have a drain plungerthese are usually the ones with red cups and wood handles. You can also buy a hand plunger for sinks for around $5. Then, follow these steps:Step 1: Clear any loose debrisIf your work area is not clean, waterborne waste can affect the seal you get with the plunger or get pushed into the pipe, worsening the clog.Step 2: Remove the drain coverYou must remove the drain stopper for clear access to the pipe.Step 3: Fill the sinkFill your sink with a few inches of water if it doesnt have standing water already. You want enough to make a firm seal without splashing water everywhere. Seal the overflow hole with your wet rag.Step 4: Form a tight sealPlace the plunger directly over the drain. Cover it completely to create a tight seal.Step 5: Plunge the drainUsing force and both hands, push and pull the plunger handle straight up and down for about 20 to 30 seconds.Supply Guru Heavy Duty PlungerMini Plunger, Multipurpose Nonslip HandleStep 6: Check and flush the drainCheck whether the clogged drain has cleared and flush the sink with hot water for several minutes. If it was a success, youre done!Step 7: Repeat (if necessary)If the drain clog remains, repeat steps four through six.