You’re there using your sinks when you notice the water running slowly . How many times has this happened to you?
Clogged sinks, in fact, are household errands that we face sooner or later due to the accumulation of food debris, hair and dander.
But did you know that there is a DIY trick that can free them quickly and effortlessly? Let’s see it together!
Vinegar and baking soda
The first remedy we want to suggest is to use two ingredients that you will surely have in your pantry: vinegar and baking soda , products known for being natural disorganizers and for having a strong anti-limescale action.
So all you have to do is pour a cup of baking soda down the drain first. Next, wait a few seconds for the baking soda to sink, then pour in a cup of vinegar.
You will notice some foaming and a ‘ bubbling’ sensation due to the effervescent chemical reaction between the vinegar and baking soda. It will be this reaction that will help you clear the drain. Finally, you can pour very hot water to further free the drain of any residue.
Caution ! There is a long debate about using vinegar in drains, as it seems that your approach is not exactly green. Therefore, it would be ideal to give preference to alternative methods, first of all citric acid
Citric acid
Another trick is to use citric acid, an environmentally friendly compound found mainly in citrus fruits. Thanks to its effectiveness, it can be used not only for pipe problems but also for deep cleaning of appliances such as the dishwasher and washing machine!
Dissolve 150 g of citric acid in a liter of boiling water and then pour the solution down the drain. At this point, let it sit overnight without opening the taps and that’s it: your pipes will be free!
kitchen salt
Did you know that kitchen salt can also be useful in these cases? In fact, combined with baking soda, it makes a super effective drain cleaner!
In addition, thanks to its absorbent function, it also absorbs bad odors due to clogged pipes. It is no coincidence that it also serves to eliminate the musty stench in the house!
The procedure is actually very simple, as you only need to pour 200 grams of baking soda and 200 grams of salt down the clogged drain. After that, slowly pour a pot of boiling water and let it sit.
This remedy is very effective, especially in cases of canals clogged by hair accumulation.
Sodium bicarbonate :
Sure, it sounds too easy and good to be true, but they seem very effective. What are we talking about? Soda , which thanks to its “bubble” can help clear sink pipes.
Pour the contents of the soda bottle or can down the drain and let it sit for a few minutes. After that, turn on the hot water and rinse.
Alternatively, you can also mix 2 cups of soda with 1 cup of baking soda and half a cup of salt. Pour it all down the drain and let it sit. Finally, rinse with water.
We recommend that you use this remedy periodically as a remedy to prevent your drains from becoming clogged.
brewer’s yeast
Finally, let’s see together how to use brewer’s yeast, useful not only for food purposes but also for cleaning pipes and eliminating bad odors that are released. You can also use it to remove the stench from your toilet drain!
Pour a 200 ml glass of water into a saucepan and bring to a boil . Then add a small piece of brewer’s yeast and let it melt.
Finally, pour the solution down the drain and let it sit overnight. The next day, rinse and you will notice that the drain will be rid of everything!