Best way to unclog a sink
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Adrianne C on Oct 08, 2014If you are on a septic tank system, monthly drain cleaners aren't a good idea. For occasional cleaning, use a box of baking soda. I also use a screen that fits in the sink drain to catch any thing that might fall into it, and never put any grease down the drain!Helpful Reply
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Donna Case Gentry on Oct 08, 2014I agree with everything you said and that is exactly what I do. Was hoping to find the option I found just as once in a while cleaner. I think it was baking soda and vinegar. But not sure. I use just baking soda now. Thank you.Helpful Reply
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Natalie on Oct 08, 2014I have this happen in my sink and tub due to long hair...I started using the plunger..works perfectHelpful Reply
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AvonelleRed on Oct 08, 2014A lot of people put baking soda down the drain, then follow up with vinegar, letting it work its magic for awhile, then pouring hot water down the drain to finish up. This doesn't work on every clog, though, so it's going to depend on what is clogging your drain.Helpful Reply
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Victoria on Oct 09, 2014I've read that enzymes are the way to go. Pour them in the drains once a month, let them sit for a few hours and then rinse. I think this is what plumbers prefer you do, they say the heavy duty drain cleaners actually make the problem worse in the long run.Helpful Reply
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Julie on Oct 09, 2014Large pot of boiling water works great for me.Helpful Reply
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Donna S on Oct 09, 2014Use one box of baking soda and 4 cups white vinegar. After allowing it to sit for half an hour, follow with large pot of boiling water. I do this every month at the same day each month.Helpful Reply
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Louise Fulton on Oct 09, 2014Also as a preventative you put coffee grounds with a little bit of dish soap. Keeps drains clean.Helpful Reply
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Susan on Oct 09, 2014I found an organic enzyme product for use in plumbing at Home Depot. it comes in a powder form, as well as liquid. (The brand name is ZEP.) I use the liquid in my bathroom sink and it really makes a difference. I have also used the baking soda/vinegar/hot water and it, too, works. Good luck @Donna Case Gentry!Helpful Reply
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Barbara Tuck on Oct 09, 2014I use dry yeast.Helpful Reply
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Julie Sims on Oct 09, 2014Vinegar and baking soda, equal partsHelpful Reply
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Pat on Oct 09, 2014Our plumber told us to dump about a pint of cloryx down the kitchen drain, washer drain about once a month to keep ours from plugging up. Seems to be working. We are on city sewer.Helpful Reply
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Pamelairwin on Oct 09, 2014To maintain my singspiel drains, I put 1 or 2 tbsp. baking soda in the drain, followed by about 1/4 to 1/3 cup vinegar. It will start to bubble and fizz. Let it work. When it stops, I run hot water down the drain. If you do that on a regular basis, you shouldn't get clogged drains,Helpful Reply
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Wendy Johnson on Oct 09, 2014My plumber told me to put self rising yeast down the toilet for my septic but I could never find it in the store. Will try these other ideas for my sink plumbing-thanksHelpful Reply
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Joann on Oct 09, 2014Baking soda and vinegar, will clean your drains and you can use it anytime.Helpful Reply
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Gail lichtsinn on Oct 11, 2014boiling water and dawn dish soap..It cuts grease and helps lubricate the clog..Let is sit about 20 minutes and plunge..I use about 3/4 cup of dawn in a badly clogged drain in about a gallon of boiling waterHelpful Reply
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Myrna Quist on Oct 11, 2014I tried everything on my kitchen drain and nothing worked so we had to call a plumber and he ran a snake or whatever you call it. He went down 25 feet and then hit something but now it is clear. I think it was caused from a garbage disposal that was hooked up to the sink and it was not used properly. We never used it, so we had it disconnected. But my clogged sink is clog free now. I do use vinegar and baking soda on it though and it works great.Helpful Reply
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