Why Your Click Waste Plug Keeps Getting Stuck – and How Deep Cleaning Can Fix It

Nov 4

2 min read

If you’ve ever had your click waste plug jam in the closed position, you know how frustrating it can be. One minute everything’s fine — the next, you’re elbow-deep in the sink with a screwdriver, trying to pry it open, or worse, dismantling pipes under the basin.

At Cleaners2Match, we’ve seen it all. Clients often call us after struggling for hours to fix a stuck plug or even after paying a plumber just to “unclick” it. But here’s the truth: you don’t need a new waste — you probably just need a proper deep cleaning.

Why Click Waste Plugs Get Stuck

Click wastes (also known as pop-up or push-button plugs) have a spring-loaded mechanism that opens and closes when pressed. Over time, this mechanism becomes clogged with:

Soap scum and toothpaste residue
Limescale and hard water deposits
Hair, food bits, and general grime
Bacteria and mould inside the overflow and waste trap

All this dirt collects inside the moving parts of the plug, making it harder for the spring to release. Eventually, it jams completely — leaving you with a full sink, a screwdriver in hand, and a headache.

The Nightmare Everyone Knows

Have you ever been there?

You try pressing it harder… nothing.

Then you grab a screwdriver, hoping to lift it up.

Next thing you know, you’re under the sink, removing the trap, trying not to make a bigger mess — only to realise you now have to reassemble everything perfectly to avoid leaks.

Many homeowners even end up calling a plumber just to get the plug unstuck. It’s not only inconvenient but also completely avoidable.

How Deep Cleaning Solves the Problem

Here’s the secret: the real reason click plugs fail isn’t the spring — it’s the dirt trapped around it. A professional deep cleaning service targets exactly this issue by:

Disassembling the plug and waste to expose the spring mechanism.
Removing all grime, limescale, and build-up that’s causing friction.
Flushing and sanitising the overflow and trap, where bacteria and sludge hide.
Reassembling and testing the plug to ensure smooth operation and leak-free performance.

At Cleaners2Match, our deep cleaning in Bromley goes far beyond surface shine. We restore your fixtures to full working order — leaving your sinks fresh, odour-free, and fully functional.

Why Regular Deep Cleaning Prevents It

Routine deep cleaning prevents grime from building up in the first place. With regular maintenance, you’ll avoid: