How to Unclog a Sink Naturally

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The simple ingredients of baking soda and vinegar can unclog sinks. Best of all, you're fixing the problem without pouring anything toxic down the drain.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Step1
Remove contents from sink.
Step2
Pour 1/4 cup of baking soda down the drain.
Step3
Pour in one cup of vinegar into the drain.
Step4
Cover the drain with a lid and wait fifteen minutes. The baking soda and vinegar will have a chemical reaction, breaking down the clog.
Step5
Rinse the drain with hot water to clear it out.
Step6
Repeat if necessary.

Tips & Warnings

  • You may need to use a plunger to help break the clog.
  • Use each product sparingly.

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Garye11 said

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on 5/25/2008 I use clarifying shampoo. If it removes dirt and condition buildup in hair safely, why not clogs? I pour 2 to 4 tablespoons,let it sit overnight. In the morning, I fill the bowl with water, take a plunger to it, and after 1 or more tries, it's unclogged. Best thing? It doesn't hurt pipes. Clarifying shampoo is meant to get out heavy buildup in hair - most of the same stuff that is building up in pipes, so it works beautifully. I do this at least once a month to keep the sink from clogging.

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on 11/22/2005 By accident I discovered that pouring very hot water down the kitchen sink drain unclogged it in a matter of days. Every so often I repeat this to keep it working well. I had been using a commercial product, without much real luck.

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