13
May
Drain Cleaner Baking Soda Vinegar. I failed to mention in my post yesterday the awesome power of baking soda and vinegar in drain cleaning. A sluggish drain can be cleaned up by using the combination of baking soda and vinegar. Brunette says to sprinkle 4 tablespoons of baking soda followed by two cups of vinegar. From our science lessons bicarb sodaand vinegar react because of the acid-base reaction.
Followed by this you need to pour down a half cup of the white vinegar as well. Place Stopper Place the drain cover on top of it so the reaction stays below the drain surface. Cover the drain immediately with a stopper plug or even the bottom of the cup or glass you used for mixing because the baking soda will cause the vinegar to froth and bubble. Before you can begin make sure your sink or drain is dry at the surface. Heat the vinegar for a few seconds in the microwave. Dont Use Vinegar and Baking Soda to Clean Clogged Drains Vinegar Baking Soda Sodium Acetate Water When you add vinegar to Baking soda youll create a bubbling mix.
Prepare a solution of 1 cup vinegar and 1 cup steaming hot water and empty it over the layer of baking soda.
1 cup baking soda. 1 cup white vinegar. You can use baking soda for a number of household chores including unclogging drains. You dont want standing water so do your best to sop it up with a towel or sponge. Whether you want to avoid harsh corrosive and poisonous chemicals in conventional drain cleaning products or simply are looking for a cheap and easy solution vinegar and baking soda can help you keep your drains free of clogs. You start by flushing your drain with boiling waterjust pour it right down the drain.