Drain Cleaner

By Hklbrries

Dear Heloise: Can you please respond with your drain-cleaning recipe using white vinegar and baking soda? I lost the proportions and don't like using harsh drain-cleaning products. Thank you. - Suzanne S, via email.

Heloise: Suzanne, this is by far one of my most popular Heloise 'recipes' for cleaning and freshening the drain. First, pour about 1/2-cup of baking soda down the drain, then follow with 1 to 2 cups of white or apple-cider vinegar. The chemical reaction will cause lots of bubbling and fizzing! Then rinse the drain well with hot water for at least 30 seconds, followed by cold water to push everything through the plumbing system. One caveat: Letting the mixture sit longer is not better, and this will NOT remove a clog.

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