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I have this annoying drain in my bathroom. Not only does it not drain well, but it also always looks dirty.
Every time you wash your hands it takes so long to drain that the sink looks gross.
Since I can't clean the sink every time someone uses it I decided to clean the drain.
Cleaning the drain is so easy to do, even if you don't want to use a bunch of chemicals. Check out below how to make your own homemade drain cleaner.
DIY Drain Cleaner
As I mentioned above, I don't like using things like drain-o in the house. There are just too many chemicals in it.
Ingredients in Homemade Drain Cleaner
You will need the following ingredients to make your own drain cleaner. You probably already have everything you need.
Items Needed:
- Baking Soda
- Vinegar
- Hot Water
- Pot for Boiling Water
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Step 1: Start by putting about 1/4-1/2 cup baking soda down the drain. You may need to push it down the drain a bit.
I just use my fingers to get most of it down the drain.
Step 2: Then add 1/2 cup vinegar to the drain and close the pop-up section.
Note: If you don't have a way of closing the drain then I recommend adding a plate or bowl over the drain so the mixture doesn't all come out.
Step 3: Let the mix set for about 30 minutes.
Step 4: While the mixture is sitting heat some water up on the stove or in the microwave.
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Step 5: Open the pop-up section or remove the plate and pour the hot water down the drain.
Step 6: Let the hot water sit for a minute or two and then run your faucets to completely clean the drains.
Now your drain should be clear and water should flow through it.
I love how easy this DIY drain cleaner is. This homemade drain cleaner does a fantastic job of cleaning the drain without all the chemicals or cost.
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DIY Drain Cleaner
1/4- 1/2 cup Baking Soda
1/2 cup Vinegar
Hot Water
Put about 1/4-1/2 cup baking soda down the drain. You may need to push it down the drain a bit. I just use my fingers to get most of it down the drain. Then add 1/2 cup vinegar to the drain and close the pop-up section. Let the mix set for about 30 minutes. Open the pop-up section and pour some hot water down the drain.
Athena says
Thats awesome. I dont like that this is so dang easy and the manufacturers are makin sooo much money off of our problems!!! Thank you for posting i will try this today in my bayhroom.
Julie says
I hope it worked well for you!
Urooj Zafar says
I really really liked the way uve xplained every step in such a simple way and along with the pictures. Going to open my kitchen drain...catch ya later 😉
Greg says
nice cleaning tips without the chemicals.
Julie says
Great advice! I do this too
Julie says
I love chemical free cleaning too! 🙂