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Clean Sink Opening and P-Trap Connections

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What happens here

After removing the old drain, thoroughly clean the sink opening and the surrounding area where the drain sits. Remove all old plumber's putty, sealant, and any rust or debris. Use a rag or paper towel to wipe the area clean, ensuring a smooth, dry surface for the new drain's seal. It is also a good idea to clean the inside of the P-trap connections if they are being reused.

Goal: Prepare a clean, smooth surface for the new drain and P-trap connections.

Tools and materials

  • Paper Towel — Wiping away old putty and debris

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Get a screwdriver in there. Now we're gonna pop that down. Anything you can do to get this apart, man. It was on there. See, it's been leaking for a while. Slide this over. Pop that up through there. I'm gonna get all that old plumbers putty off. All right, grab yourself a good, all the plumbers putty. Go as flat as you can. Start tightening. That's what we're gonna take all this away. We gotta clean this out. I like to just stuff paper towel in there.

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