It’s important to
keep the drains in your house clean, unclogged, and free from
bacteria that cause odor. While you undoubtedly have a wide array of
options when it comes to cleaners, many of these drain
cleaners aren’t helpful to the environment. Here are some
environmentally friendly alternatives you can try before calling your
plumber for help:
Hot Water
When it comes to
removing or preventing clogs, a simple bath of hot or boiling water
should be enough. Heat up a gallon of water and pour it down into the
drain with a few minutes interval until it’s emptied. Keep doing
this at least once a week to prevent hair, grease, and food products
from caking up in the drain.
Vinegar and Baking
Soda
If you already notice a
decrease in the rate water is draining in the sink, pour half a cup
of baking soda into the drain. Then, follow it up with the same
amount of white vinegar. This should unclog sinks more efficiently.
Don’t try this solution if you’re planning on using a chemical
cleaner right afterwards, though.
Commercial Products
You don’t have to
completely shun the notion of buying cleaners from the supermarket to
keep your drain-cleaning eco-friendly. If you must buy a commercially
produced product to get rid of the clogs and smells, look for
chemicals that are natural bacterial and enzyme mixtures, instead of
the abrasive or potentially dangerous chemicals.
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