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From Baking Soda to Dish Soap: DIY Methods Clear Clogged Drains

These DIY methods clear hair, grease, limescale, other debris without harming pipes or the environment.

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Overview

  • Home remedies like baking soda and vinegar trigger a fizzing reaction that helps dissolve grease and limescale in drains.
  • The dish soap trick, now widely used by plumbers, uses hot water and concentrated detergent to break up hair and soap residue.
  • Aggressive chemical drain cleaners can corrode pipe seals and pose health and environmental risks over time.
  • Clogs typically form when hair, soap residue and grease accumulate in drain pipes and slow or stop water flow.
  • Installing a drain screen can catch debris before it enters pipes and reduce the frequency of future blockages.