Quick Tip: Safe Alternative to Drano

By Beth On January 14, 2009 · 2 Comments · In Green Living, Quick Tips

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.

Posted by Beth

Tagged with: clogged drain • drano • slow drain

2 Responses to Quick Tip: Safe Alternative to Drano

greengal3 says:

January 15, 2009 at 12:22 pm

great tip – not only helps you go green, but can save money too!! do you have any other home remedies like this?
Beth says:

January 19, 2009 at 1:48 pm

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.”