Prepare and Disassemble P-Trap U-Bend

What happens here

Begin by positioning a suitable container, such as a plastic bin or bucket, directly underneath the sink's P-trap. This container will catch any standing water and accumulated debris that will be released during disassembly. Next, locate the slip nuts on either side of the U-shaped P-trap section. Starting with either nut, grip it firmly and turn counter-clockwise by hand to loosen it. For most plastic P-traps, these nuts are typically only hand-tight. As the first nut loosens, water and gunk will begin to drain into the container. Continue unscrewing this nut completely, then proceed to the second slip nut on the other end of the U-bend and unscrew it in the same manner. Once both nuts are fully loosened, carefully detach and remove the entire U-bend section of the P-trap, allowing all remaining contents to drain into your prepared container.

Goal: Place a container underneath the P-trap to catch water and debris. Then, unscrew the slip nuts on both ends of the P-trap's U-bend by hand to remove it from the drain assembly.