Slow or clogged drain? Drano may seem like a good quick fix but it’s full of nasty chemicals like sodium hydroxide. Sodium hydroxide is a man-made chemical that can easily burn the skin and throat if contact is made.
Here’s a simple home remedy that’s much safer and made from ingredients you likely have lying around the house:
Pour half a cup of baking soda down the drain and follow it with a 1/2 cup of white vinegar. Let it sit for 20 mins – 1/2 hour and then pour about 2 quarts of boiling water down.
Try this next time you find yourself dealing with an annoyingly slow- moving shower drain or kitchen sink.
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great tip – not only helps you go green, but can save money too!! do you have any other home remedies like this?
Thanks greengal. Yes, we do have have some other home remedies you might find useful. Check out this article http://greenphillyblog.com/2008/09/18/dirty-5-simple-ways-to-clean-green/ on greening your home for a green household cleaner “recipe.”