Here’s a safe and effective home trick to clean drains and pipes without calling a plumber — it uses simple ingredients you probably already have. 🏠🚰
Home Drain Cleaning Trick
Ingredients
- ½ cup baking soda
- ½ cup white vinegar
- 1–2 cups boiling water
Optional: pinch of salt for extra scrubbing power
Steps
- Boil water in a kettle or pot.
- Pour boiling water down the drain to loosen grease and grime.
- Add baking soda directly into the drain.
- Pour vinegar over the baking soda immediately.
- It will fizz and bubble — that’s normal!
- Cover the drain with a plug or cloth for 5–10 minutes.
- Flush with boiling water again to wash away loosened debris.
Why It Works
- Baking soda: mildly abrasive, absorbs odors, and loosens grime
- Vinegar: reacts with baking soda to break down buildup
- Boiling water: melts grease and flushes debris
Tips
- For slow drains, repeat once a week.
- Avoid using chemical drain cleaners — they can damage pipes over time.
- If water still drains slowly after 2–3 tries, there may be a physical clog that needs a plumber.
💡 Extra Trick for Persistent Clogs:
- Use a plunger or a drain snake after the baking soda + vinegar treatment. This helps dislodge hair or food buildup.
If you want, I can give a “supercharged version” using 3 common kitchen items that can clear really stubborn drains safely — no chemicals, no plumber needed.
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