Clearing Clogged Drains

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I am pretty sure at one time or another we have all had a clogged drain in our homes. This can be a real pain. The first thought we have after a drain has been clogged up is to run out and purchase the most powerful chemical drain cleaner we can find. Well I have found a few other ways to clear my drains with out the use of such harsh chemicals. These simple household products which just about everyone has in their kitchens, will proably clear out that blockage with out the expensive cost of store bought drain cleaners.

The first option to try is an old fashion plunger. The use of a plunger will most likely due the trick of clearing out a blockage in your drains.

If the plunger does not work on your stubborn clog try using baking soda. Pour one cup of baking soda into the drain followed by 3 cups of boiling water. Though this will only work if water has not yet backed up into your sink or tub, and may need to be repeated a few times.


If water has backed up into your sink or tub, pour one cup of washing soda over the drain. Allow it to sit and work its way down into the drain to the clog.Once the clog is loosened pour one cup of baking soda into the drain followed by 3 cups of boiling water to wash the clog away. Do not attempt to use washing soda if you have tried using a store bought drain cleaner as the two will have a bad reaction to one another.

Another method to clear a drain is to mix baking soda and vinegar together. pour one cup of baking soda, 3 cups of boiling water and one cup of vinegar into the drain. This mix will have a chemical reaction which results is bubbling and fizzing. This chemical reaction may also clear out that nasty clog.


All natural enzyme drain cleaners which are available at most store can also be used to clear a clogged drain. Enzyme cleaners will eat away and break down organic matter. The use of an enzyme cleaner once a month will not only keep your drain clear but will also reduce odors. These enzyme cleaners are also great for your septic systems.

Thanks to these few clog removing tips I have not had to purchase a store bought chemical cleaner in many years. I hope that they will also work for you!

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Thanks for the tips. My girls are always clogging up the drains at our house in our bathroom. The first thing I always do is try the sink plunger. When it fails I always run to the store and buy liquid plumber or draino to get it unclogged. I will definitely try one of your methods next time it happens and save myself some time and money. Thanks.