Removing Stopper From Bathroom Sink

A bathroom sink stopper is a small device that plugs the drain hole, preventing water from flowing out. It is typically made of rubber or plastic and can be either a pop-up stopper or a lift-and-turn stopper. Pop-up stoppers are opened and closed by pressing down on the top of the stopper, while lift-and-turn stoppers are opened and closed by lifting the stopper up and turning it to the side.

If your bathroom sink stopper is stuck or broken, you may need to remove it to clean it or replace it. Here are the steps on how to remove a stopper from a bathroom sink:

For Pop-Up Stoppers

1. Turn off the water supply to the sink. 2. Remove the overflow plate. This is the small, round plate that is located near the top of the sink, usually behind the faucet. It can be removed by unscrewing it with a screwdriver. 3. Once the overflow plate is removed, you will see a small screw in the center of the drain hole. This screw holds the stopper in place. 4. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw. 5. Once the screw is removed, the stopper will come loose and can be pulled out of the drain hole.

For Lift-and-Turn Stoppers

1. Turn off the water supply to the sink. 2. Remove the drain cover. This is the small, round cover that is located in the center of the drain hole. It can be removed by unscrewing it with a screwdriver. 3. Once the drain cover is removed, you will see a small screw in the center of the drain hole. This screw holds the stopper in place. 4. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw. 5. Once the screw is removed, the stopper will come loose and can be pulled out of the drain hole.

If you are having difficulty removing the stopper, you may need to use a pair of pliers to grip the stopper and pull it out.

Once the stopper is removed, you can clean it or replace it as needed.