This is a simple recipe for those who want to try an alternative to harsh chemical drain cleaners.
Baking soda is used as the base and when combined with vinegar, an acid, reacts to form carbon dioxide and sodium acetate.
I also like to add about 5 drops of essential oils to help remove the stinky smell that can form when drain becomes blocked. I find peppermint or eucalyptus oil works the best. Just avoid standing with your face over the drain when pouring the vinegar and boiling water.
Note: You may need to use a larger amount for bigger bathroom drains. I used a whole cup of baking soda and vinegar for the floor drain in my bathroom which was starting to smell a bit funky.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1 jug boiling water
- Optional - 5 drops essential oil
(eg. eucalyptus, peppermint or clove bud)
Directions :
- Pull out any gunk or hair stuck in drain.
- Pour baking soda down drain hole.
- Pour vinegar down drain hole.
- Optional - Add essential oil to drain.
- Allow to fizz and sit for 5 minutes.
- Pour jug of boiling water down drain.
- Repeat if necessary.
Let me know if this home made drain cleaner works for you!
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