Eco‑friendly solutions for clogged drains in minutes
If you have a clogged drain in the bathroom, before reaching for store-bought "chemicals," try one of the home methods. They are much more environmentally and budget-friendly.
The accumulation of dirt, fluid residues, and hair can lead to problems with water flow and unpleasant odours. Fortunately, there are methods for unclogging the drain in just a few moments.
How to unclog a blocked drain? Try home remedies
Drains in the bathroom or kitchen get clogged due to accumulated debris. In the case of the sink, the problem usually lies in food scraps, coffee grounds, seeds, and grease. The culprits for the shower drain are usually hair, cosmetic residue, and lime from hard water. Shops offer many products for unclogging pipes. However, before spending money, let's see how the methods below work.
Prepare half a cup of baking soda and half a cup of vinegar. First, pour the soda into the drain and the vinegar over it. When you combine these two ingredients, a rapid chemical reaction occurs, allowing the pipes to be unclogged and the accumulated residue to disappear. This method also neutralises the bad odours lingering in the bathroom due to the dirt in the drain. Let these ingredients work for fifteen minutes, then rinse with hot water.
Another equally effective method is a mixture of water and regular table salt. Dissolve a few tablespoons of salt in half a litre of hot water and pour the mixture into the drain. Again, let the mixture sit for fifteen minutes, then rinse everything with running water.
