Ok I was washing my bathroom sink with some sort of cleaner and apparently it was not the right kind. Since then the sink does not drain properly (dirty water stays in it for days and days) and there are a million little hairs (from shaving) stuck in the basin. It seems it melted whatever material it is made out of (some kind of ceramic, i think). Not only is it gross and hard to use (I cant run water for very long or it will fill up) but I am also afraid what it is going to cost. Does anyone know how I can fix this, or how much it is going to cost (to be taken out of my apartment deposit)? Thanks.
If you melted it, it will have to be replaced. To unclogged the hair, try a coat hanger push it into the drain and twist it around, do this until you have the clog clear. If it is further down the line remove the P-trap under the sink and clear it from this point.
You think you melted it? That kind of sink is man made and needs only windex to clean. Ceramic doesn't melt. If this is a rental unit you'll have to replace it. Stores sell a can drain clearer that you put over drain and push down. It has a large red top with a pencil sized hole. The can seals itself against drain and shoots a powerful air blast down to clear it out when you push down on the can.
try drano or something to clean the drain
