the complete guide on how to clean a drain
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We all have heard the saying, “Prevention is better
than cure.” We couldn’t disagree. The same principle
also applies to plumbing.
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To prevent your drains from getting blocked up
by nasty clogs, you should clean it regularly and properly. Get all our
tips on how to clean a drain!
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Boil water in a kettle and pour it down the
drain every night, before going to bed.
This way, all the sticky and greasy particles will be washed away.
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Always have baking soda in your cupboard.
Pour a cup of this baking ingredient into the sink hole. Follow it up by a cup of vinegar. Let the two ingredients form a
chemical reaction to clean the pipes.
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If you want to give your drains a refreshing scent, use lemon juice
instead of vinegar. Just a little note though.
There’s no need to use fresh lemons. You can do with lemon juice
concentrate.
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Another way to freshen up your drain is simply using a mild,
scented dish detergent. Pour a cup of the detergent into the drain then follow
with boiling hot water.
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When you have extra Alka Seltzer tabs at home, you can also utilize them to clear your drainpipes.
Drop three or four of them into the drain and follow it up with vinegar. They will create the same
fizzing effect.
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Here’s another natural drain unclogger for you! Combine salt, borax and baking soda. The ratio should be 1:1:2. Pour
the mixture into the sink hole and then pour a cup of vinegar. Voila!
Fizzle fizzle!
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Enzymatic drain cleaners are also effective in clearing waste particles from drainpipes. Just one
quick note though. They’re not easily
available in the market.
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Now some homeowners want to use chemical
cleaners. However, we don’t recommend them.
They may be strong to get rid of tough dirt and waste but they may also damage your pipes in the long run.
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