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.