How to Unclog Smelly Drains

It's easy to unclog a drain and get rid of bad smells.

If you find yourself working over the kitchen sink and catch a whiff of an unpleasant odor, it's time to take some action and clean your sink drain. It's a very simple process that will only take a few minutes and you'll get a free-draining sink with no odor to battle. And you probably already have the ingredients.

Things You'll Need

• Baking soda
• Vinegar
• Pot

Instructions

1. Dump 1/2 cup of baking soda down the drain.

2. Pour 1 cup of white vinegar down the drain. The two ingredients will create a fizzing reaction that will eat away at any buildup on the pipes. Let this solution sit in the drain for 15 minutes.

3. Boil 1 gallon water in a pot on the stove. Pour this hot water down the drain to clear out the cleaning solution and rinse the plumbing of bacteria and scum buildup.

References

• Eartheasy: Non-Toxic Home Cleaning
• Greener Choices: Homemade Household Cleaners