How to Clear a Drain of Hair and Grease Naturally
Keeping bathroom and kitchen drains clear of grease and hair is an important step in ensuring the overall health of a plumbing system. Strong-smelling, expensive, store-bought solutions work well, but aren't necessary on a weekly basis. To keep pipes draining smoothly, nothing more than vinegar, baking soda and boiling water is needed. Does this Spark an idea?
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Boil about 4 cups of water in a kettle. Set aside when it begins to whistle.
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Pour equal parts of vinegar and baking soda into the drain (start with about a half cup of each and increase it from there if necessary). Let the solution fizz up for about 10 seconds.
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Pour the very hot water from the kettle into the drain, flushing down the vinegar and baking soda mixture.
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Repeat this process about once a week. Increase the amount of vinegar and baking soda and the regularity of the procedure if necessary in high-traffic areas.
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