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Combining baking soda and vinegar is a popular way tounclog a drain.
Fizz and bubbles seem like they would instantly cut through the toughest clog.
But this favorite drain-clearing hack isn’t all that effective and may even harm your pipes.
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A variation of this idea is that the fizz and bubbles can gradually eat away the clog.
Avoid using baking soda and vinegar to unclog a drain.
The method isn’t all that effective, and it may even damage the plumbing system.
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Use a Plunger
Using a plungeron the clogged drain is effective and inexpensive.
Remove and Clean the Trap
Removing thesink U- or S-shaped drain traplets you manually remove difficult clogs.
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While wet and messy, this simple method is highly effective and rarely requires tools.
The hook can snag clogs located deep in drains and remove them.
Drain cleaners can be used with standing water in the sink basin.
The Spruce / Kelsey Hansen
The Spruce / Kelsey Hansen
The Spruce / Kelsey Hansen
