Clean the Pop-Up Stopper and Drain Opening

What happens here

After removing the pop-up rod, reach into the sink basin and pull the pop-up stopper directly out of the drain. It is common for this stopper to be covered in a significant amount of hair, soap residue, and other debris. Put on gloves to handle the grime. Use paper towels to thoroughly clean the stopper. Next, use a paper towel wrapped around a screwdriver or similar tool to clean inside the drain opening itself, removing any visible gunk and pushing any loose debris further down into the P-trap to be cleared later.

Goal: Clear debris from the stopper and the upper drain