Question: My toddler dropped a toothbrush down a bathroom sink. Unfortunately, the stopper wasn't in the sink at the time.

When looking down from above the sink, I believe the toothbrush is in the PVC section of the picture, and leaning against the side. The PVC is a larger diameter so even if I could reach the toothbrush from above, I'd need to pull it center before pulling up.

How do I remove the toothbrush and get the sink functional again?

![Under the Sink](https://i.stack.imgur.com/OFIRn.jpg)
![Under the Sink with bottom of trap](https://i.stack.imgur.com/QM4Ku.jpg)

Answer: 
In my part of the world, PVC P-traps for sinks and basins are universally designed so that you can easily remove the U-bend from below without tools.

![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/MU8FV.jpg)

I wouldn't hesitate very long before undoing all the obvious nuts visible in your picture† and attempting to gain access to the U-bend.

In some cases a strap-wrench may be useful, but usually those joints between PVC sections are sealed by a simple rubber ring and shouldn't have any kind of putty or sealant applied (which can make them hard to remove by hand)

![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/otqZH.jpg)

*† Obviously, except the one on the flexible tap connector(s)!*
Before you start taking things apart..... try this!
Get a dowel and your glue gun. Dab hot glue onto tip of dowel, quickly put down drain onto toothbrush ( or whatever you've dropped down there) leave for a minute or 2 and pull dowel out!! 

Nothing to take apart! This probably would not work for a small item in the water but worth a try!!!