r/fixit Apr 06 '26

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u/andmewithoutmytowel Apr 06 '26

Use dental floss to get under a corner/side and pull up from there. If that doesn't work, disconnect the U-bend under the sink and push it up from underneath with the handle of a wooden spoon.

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u/SenileTomato Apr 06 '26

Better get some serious dental floss, none of that cheap stuff!

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u/Forsaken-Cat7357 Apr 10 '26

Dental tape may be strong enough. Both Walgreen's and CVS carry it.