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Procedure:
Prepare the Mixture:
In a 200 ml glass, combine 2 tablespoons of baking soda, 20 grams of citric acid, 1 tablespoon of detergent, and 1 tablespoon of toothpaste.
Add Hot Water:
Pour hot water over the mixture and let it stand for about 5 minutes until all ingredients are dissolved.
Pour the Solution into the Drain:
First, pour some boiling water down the drain to loosen up any buildup. Then, remove the drain strainer.
Add the Mixture:
Pour the prepared solution into the drain and let it sit for 30 minutes.
Check the Drain:
After 30 minutes, turn on the water. The clog should now be gone, and the water should drain freely.
We hope this procedure was useful and that your drain is now clear and odor-free!
Additional Tips from Our Readers
Baking Powder and Vinegar for Clogs:
One of our readers shares this tip:
“In the evening, I pour two packets of baking powder down the drain and leave it overnight. In the morning, I flush it with a strong stream of water. It keeps the drain clear for up to two weeks! I highly recommend this, especially if you live on an upper floor of an apartment building.”
Homemade Unclogger Recipe:
“I’ve also come up with a great homemade unblocker using baking powder. It works quickly and reliably. It hasn’t let me down yet. Before using this mixture, I remove as much hair and debris as possible from the surface.”
You’ll need:
200 g of baking powder
200 g of salt
150 g of warm vinegar
Some hot water
How to Do It:
Mix the Ingredients:
Combine the baking powder and salt in a bowl.
Pour the Mixture into the Sink:
Pour the mixture down the drain and then pour warm vinegar over it.
Add Hot Water:
Pour some hot water down the drain, and wait a few minutes.
The vinegar and baking powder will dissolve whatever is clogging the pipe. I’ve tried it myself, and it works like a charm!
— Katka V.
For Clogged Pipes and Odors:
Another reader recommends this reliable combination for clogged pipes:
3 effervescent tablets
1 cup of vinegar
This mixture works wonders for both clogs and unpleasant odors.
— Peta V.
Good luck, and we hope your drains stay clear and fresh!
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