All-Natural & Inexpensive Drain Cleaner

This is an all-natural and inexpensive drain cleaner that really works and is good for the environment.

Ingredients:

¾ cup baking soda

½ cup white vinegar

Several cups boiling water

 Use in the following order to clean your pipes without causing damage:

1. Pour the baking soda down the drain.

2. Immediately follow by pouring the vinegar down the drain. The drain will foam as the reaction occurs.

3. Wait 30 minutes to an hour.

4. Pour the hot or boiling water down the drain, and your drain should be clear, clean and fresh.

If the drain is still slow, repeat the procedure once more.

I do this monthly to keep the drains clean, clear, and sweet smelling.

Here is another recipe that works well and is easy to store in larger, pre-mixed quantities. Use the basic recipe and make as much as you like to store for future use.

1 part baking soda
1 part salt
1/4 part cream of tartar 

Pour 1/4 to 1/2 cup of recipe into the drain and flush with a kettle full of boiling water. Run hot water from the tap for a couple minutes, then turn to cool water and run for another couple minutes. Do this monthly.

Warning: NEVER EVER mix this drain cleaner with commercial drain cleaners like Drain-o. A very nasty chemical reaction will take place which is dangerous. Make sure your drains are clear of commercial product prior to using the homemade cleaner. Once you start using the home made version, you can leave the chemicals on the shelf in the store. If you have a septic tank, you should check before using these cleaners.

Written & submitted by Linda @ Penny-wise