How to mix an eco-friendly drain cleaner
Sara IdenforsEco-friendly drain cleaner – here's how to make it
Making your own drain cleaner is easy, eco-friendly, and gentle on both your drains and the environment. Here, we explain how to mix an effective drain cleaner using ingredients you probably already have at home.
Step by step: How to mix the drain cleaner
You will need:
- ½ cup baking soda
- 1 cup vinegar
- Hot water
- Sink stopper
How to do it:
1- Pour in the baking soda directly into the kitchen sink/basin
2. Add the vinegar – it will start fizzing and reacting immediately
3. Let it work for a few minutes until the baking soda has dissolved
4. Remove the stopper to let everything drain and dissolve
5. Rinse with hot water to flush it clean
When should you use this method?
This method is perfect for clearing minor blockages in the kitchen sink, basin, or shower drain. It works best as preventive maintenance – feel free to use the mixture regularly to avoid future blockages.
Benefits of homemade drain cleaner
- Eco-friendly: no harsh chemicals
- Affordable: the ingredients are often already at home
- Effective: the bubbles help dissolve grease and dirt
Below, you will find a video showing how to make it!
P.S. If you are dealing with a major blockage in the drain, this is not the most effective method, but when you notice that the water is draining too slowly – this is an excellent solution!
Here, we show you how to solve the problem of a blocked drain using only baking soda and vinegar! Click the image to start the video!
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Questions and Answers
- What are the benefits of using baking soda and vinegar as a drain cleaner?
The benefits of using baking soda and vinegar are that it is an eco-friendly method that is gentle on the drainage system and effective for minor blockages.
- When is it appropriate to use baking soda and vinegar as a drain cleaner?
Baking soda and vinegar are suitable for use when water drains slowly due to a minor blockage in the drain, but they may be less effective for major blockages.
- What chemical processes are behind how baking soda and vinegar work as a drain cleaner?
When baking soda and vinegar are combined, they react chemically and form carbonic acid, which creates bubbles and pressure that help loosen and dissolve blockages in the drain.