A clogged pipe can cause inconvenience and, therefore, must be dealt with quickly. In addition to the chemical unblockers sold on the market, some grandmother’s tricks are more capable of overcoming the mess in the pipes. Find out with us how to achieve this easily with baking soda and white vinegar.
Pipe cleaning can be exhausting and even unpleasant. A clogged drain generates an overflow of sewage as well as nauseating odors that assault our senses. At issue is the waste in the sink that facilitates the rise of odors.
Food, hair and other debris accumulate in the siphon and build up a veritable nest of bacteria. Not to mention soaps and shampoos that can also induce bad odors due to their composition of fats and oils.
Several ingredients found in our kitchen have diverse and unsuspected uses and can unclog drain pipes. This is the case of baking soda and white vinegar.
Why these ingredients?
Elimination of bad odors, disinfectant, degreaser or even biodegradable, baking soda has many virtues . It is composed of hydrogen carbonate and sodium and is used among other things in the maintenance and hygiene of the house. A study has shown its effectiveness against certain bacteria and fungi. It is also, according to a study, one of the natural products that can effectively disinfect all surfaces to be treated.
As for white vinegar, it has an antimicrobial activity in the same way as baking soda, thanks to the acetic acid of which it is composed. In addition to being less polluting than industrial products, it dissolves all dirt and disinfects household surfaces.
The mixture of the two ingredients makes it possible to obtain a complete abrasive reaction that will dissolve residues and grease in the pipes.
How to use them for this purpose?
To do this you will need:
- 300 ml of white vinegar
- 100 g of baking soda
- 2 liters of hot water
In a pot, bring the water to a boil over low heat. When the water starts to boil, add the white vinegar and let it boil for another 10 minutes.
Pour the baking soda into the pipe to be unblocked and then add the water with vinegar. Let this water act overnight. The next day, run hot water to flush out all the debris clogging the pipe.
For pipe maintenance, you can pour a whole bottle of white vinegar every month to prevent clogging.
Other tips for unclogging the drain
- The suction cup
If the water stagnates in the sink or sink, resort to the plunger is the first gesture used by most to make the flow of pipes more fluid. For its use to be effective, it is necessary to make back and forth movements to remove the cork. - The hanger
To do this, cut the end of a hanger and bend it to form a hook. Then insert it into the pipe to remove the existing dirt. Finish this operation by pouring hot water into the pipe. - Unclogging with dishwashing liquid
Grease is an important part of clogged drains. Dishwashing liquid is effective in this regard by dissolving the grease clogging the kitchen sink, sink or even the toilet. To do this, pour about 5 cl of dishwashing liquid into the clogged pipe and then pour boiling water for greater efficiency.
