DIY Drain Cleaners

Jump the unpleasant, store-bought version and make your this very simple solution in your
home using only two common kitchen ingredients.
The key to creating a strong drain cleaner--and by strong we also signify a non-toxic
alternative to the harsh chemical-laced versions you get at the shop --is probably sitting on
your kitchen cabinet.
This very simple recipe--made from a mix of baking soda and vinegar--will help eliminate
blockages of all sorts from the bathroom and kitchen drains. The acidic properties from the
vinegar loosen food residue and other clog-causing debris, and form an even more powerful
cleansing agent when combined with baking soda. The bubbling reaction created by mixing
the two ingredients together might dislodge most blockages by itself, but you might have to
use an auger, or snake, for much more stubborn clogs like hair.
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The very best approach to use a baking soda and vinegar solution would be to line your drain
using baking soda first, followed by the vinegar. The more time you permit the mix to sitthe
better. Cover the drain using a plug in or a cloth rag while the solution works its own magic.
The vinegar will immediately start to break down caked-on fats in your drain, turning much of
it into harmless salt and gas.
To prevent clogs entirely, there are several preventive measures you can take. Start by
making sure https://tinyurl.com/DrainCleaner2020 has a display in place to trap solid
materials and keep them from making their way to your plumbing. From the kitchen, never
pour fat or grease down the drain. Once they harden, a clog is all but inevitable. In the
bathroom, brush hair before getting into the shower to lessen the amount of strands that slip
down the drain. And go easy on soaps, lotions, shampoos, and conditioners, especially those
that contain oil.
MATERIALS
White vinegar

Sexy water
STEPS
Pour 1/2 cup baking soda, followed by 1/2 cup white vinegardown drain, and cover with a
plug or rag.
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