November 14, 2008

Drain naturally

Posted by SiteEditorArianna   •  Comments 12   •  Participants 165   •  Entries logged 122
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Is your sink clogged up again? Instead of using toxic products to drain it, try a homemade baking soda and vinegar mixture instead. Today, challenge yourself to create a list of alternatives home solutions. That way, the next time your sink does back up, you’ll know just what to do. Here are some suggestions:
• Pouring 1/4 cup of baking soda down the clogged drain first, then follow with 2 ounces vinegar.
• Preventing clogs by using filters.
• Discarding of grease in the garbage.


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klf
Posted November 14, 2008 at 02:49 PM

A little baking soda in the dishwater helps keep the dishes sparkling clean.

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dms1987
Posted November 15, 2008 at 05:08 PM

Let the mixture set for a while (as long as possible), and then pour hot water down the drain.

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Posted November 15, 2008 at 09:17 PM

cleaning your stainless steel sink with baking soda leaves it sparkling beautifully !

Treehugger
Posted November 16, 2008 at 03:19 PM

i odnt clean stuff but my parents do this and i like it because it also save you from buying the cleaner

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bbbluiis2
Posted November 18, 2008 at 10:08 PM

baking soda and vinegar will clean your automatic coffee maker, make sure and run clear water through after the soda and vinegar application

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eureka
Posted November 20, 2008 at 07:20 PM

cola in your toilet instead of cleaner

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Posted November 21, 2008 at 12:41 PM

fantastic idea…and works great also

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ccligouri
Posted November 24, 2008 at 06:34 PM

I’ve been useing this method for years now. I use it in the bathroom sinks and shower drains as well.

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angelfish
Posted November 25, 2008 at 04:31 PM

2 oz Vinegar with 22 oz water in a squirt bottle and you have our own general cleaner. I use it on counter tops, mirrors, and glass.

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rlzoeller
Posted November 26, 2008 at 09:48 AM

As a preventative once in a while, and when we have a clog, we use hydrogen peroxide down the drains. For a bad clog it can actually take up to 10 nights of doing one full bottle last thing at night, so maybe the baking soda/vinegar thing is better and cheaper, but the peroxide really does work. We always watch for drug store sales on the peroxide to stock up.

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angelann1300
Posted December 04, 2008 at 03:48 PM

I sprinkle baking soda at the bottom of my trash can it helps keep odors away.

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Posted December 07, 2008 at 11:47 AM

Not only does this work, it’s fun to watch the fizzy reaction when the vinegar hits the baking soda!