At our house, we try to avoid commercial cleaners and synthetic products whenever we can. I want to know what is the best home drain cleaner? Is there a natural way to unclog drains and toilets?
MelissaS., Sacramento
There are at least four ways you can unclog drains and toilets without resorting to commercial products. The best homemade toilet bowl cleaner or drain cleaner may be any one of these methods, depending on what you need to do.
You probably have a plunger, but do you also have a drain snake? This useful tool, like a plunger, can help you physically remove a clog. But if the water is still draining slowly, you might need to try two other steps.
Boiling water is a simple way to clear out a drain and get rid of any sewer smell in the house. Many people never think of it, but it’s very easy to try. If the sink or pipe isn’t already flooded with water, boiling water is effective. You may have to wait for the water level to drop before you pour in boiling water. And, you may have to repeat this step a few times before it works.
Another way to unclog a sink or shower is to mix your own homemade drain cleaner. This requires vinegar and baking soda. The exact recipe is in this article:https://www.tipsbulletin.com/how-to-unclog-a-drain-shower-or-toilet-homemade-cleaner-recipe/
The added benefit of using vinegar and baking soda is that while it unclogs your drain, it also is a great way to clean a smelly drain. The two ingredients are natural disinfectants and odor removers.
Use anenzyme waste dissolver if your toilet is clogged with organic waste. This is a commercial product that is kinder to the environment than chemical drain openers. I hope you get your drains clear in record time with these tips.