Homeowners going green often toss out any chemicals in the house, including cleaners that contain toxins. What they don’t toss is commercially made drain cleaners. Homeowners don’t know if anything else works on their clogged drain near Wrigleyville outside calling a plumber.
Here are natural home remedies for clogged drains devised by plumbers themselves. Plumbers understand both going green and the natural desire not to need plumbers. We hope these tips help.
Using a Plunger
Food often gets stuck in the curve of the pipe. Remove dishes from the sink. Fill it with warm water and use your plunger. If that doesn’t do the trick, try the hook.
Try a Hook
Take dishes out of the sink. Unwind a wire coat hanger, leaving the hook. Run the hook into the pipe to pull out the clog. Toss the clogging material and run hot water down the pipe.
Boiling Water and Dish Soap
Remove dishes from the sink. Boil two gallons of water drop four teaspoons of dish soap into the water and pour down the drain. The hot water liquefies the clog again, while the dish soap fights the grease. It might take two or three tries, but it works.
Baking Soda and Vinegar
Remove dishes from the sink. Pour 1/2 cup of baking soda down the drain. Pour 1/2 cup of vinegar down the drain. Plug the drain and let sit for an hour. Pour two gallons of boiling water down the drain. Keep pouring boiling water down the drain until the clogged drain near Wrigleyville is gone.
Salt and Baking Soda
Salt is abrasive, and baking soda is an alkaline mineral that dissolves clogs. Remove the dishes. Pour down the drain one cup of salt and one cup of baking soda. Let sit overnight. Pour boiling water down the drain. Keep pouring boiling water until the drain clears. If you’re still having trouble, then call Rescue Plumbing Inc. for help.
