Unclogging drains: Simple home remedies to save money and the environment
If you have a clogged drain in the bathroom, before reaching for store-bought "chemicals," try one of these home methods. They are much more environmentally and budget-friendly.
The accumulation of dirt, liquid residues, and hair can cause problems with water flow and lead to unpleasant odours. Fortunately, some methods can unclog the drain in just a few moments.
How to unclog a clogged drain? Try home solutions
The drain, whether in the bathroom or kitchen, gets clogged due to accumulated debris. In the case of the sink, the problem is usually food remnants, grounds, seeds, and grease. The issues with the shower drain are typically hair, cosmetic residues, and hard water deposits. Many products for unclogging pipes can be found in stores. However, before spending money, let's see how the methods below work.
Prepare half a cup of baking soda and half a cup of vinegar. First, pour the baking soda into the drain, then pour the vinegar over it. When you combine these two ingredients, a chemical reaction will occur quickly, unclogging the pipes and removing accumulated residue. This method will also neutralize unpleasant odours in the bathroom caused by dirt in the drain. To let the ingredients work, leave them in the drain for fifteen minutes, then pour hot water.
The second equally effective method is a mixture of water and regular table salt. Dissolve a few tablespoons of the salt in about 500 millilitres of hot water and pour the mixture into the drain. Again, leave the mixture for fifteen minutes, then rinse everything with running water.
