How can I make DIY non-toxic drain cleaners?
What are some non toxic drain cleaners?
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Try this:
Remove as much as possible with a snake or drain cleaning tool. Pour ½ cup baking soda then ½ cup white vinegar in the drain and cover, letting sit for 20 minutes. Boil water, remove cover, and pour water down the drain. You may have to repeat the process.
Also, check out green gobbler products. They are eco-friendly and have no toxic chemicals that I have been able to find.
Boil water, pour down drain. Pour baking soda about 1/2 cup, I’ve done more though, down after the water then 1cup of vinegar let set for 10 minutes or so, then rinse with more boiling water. I have also read to add 1 cup of water with the vinegar and to cover the drain with a plug but I have not done either of those so I’m not sure what the benefit would be.
Kathy
Here is some info I found that may help you!
https://www.assuredcomfort.com/news/6-natural-homemade-drain-cleaners-that
https://www.diynatural.com/natural-drain-cleaner/
I also found this about using vinegar and baking soda
https://brendid.com/why-you-should-never-use-baking-soda-and-vinegar-to-clean-clogged-drains/
A plumber's hook is so helpful too if you haven't gotten one yet, I would try that first:)
You could also try using a drain snake, which is a great, non-chemical way of unclogging a drain.
this post has some good ideas https://www.assuredcomfort.com/news/6-natural-homemade-drain-cleaners-that
Hi Kathy - This is what we do and it works really well. Pour 1 TBSP of baking soda and then 1/2 cup vinegar slowly down the drain. Let it fizzle and pour a little more. Then follow up with boiling water. You will probably need to repeat 2-5 times. For the most stubborn drains, I use BioKleen which is less toxic than traditional drain cleaners. Hope this helps! Hugs, Holly
PS - We have a FREE eBook with recipes for all of my homemade and all-natural cleaners. You can download it here --> https://pinkfortitude.com/thank#GreenClean
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/clean/bathroom/diy-drain-cleaner-1568453
DIY Drain Cleaner
I use Young Living's Thieves cleaner--plant based and all natural. Here's more info on the switch we made: https://www.aratariathome.com/blog/non-toxic-switches-we-have-made
Hi Kathy, hope this helps you out! Mix 1/2 cup baking soda with 1/4 cup table salt and pour down the drain giving you trouble. Follow by pouring 1 cup of heated vinegar down the drain (it will foam and bubble). Cover the drain with a plug or duct tape to prevent the mixture from escaping. Let it sit for 15 minutes. https://www.wellandgood.com/good-home/homemade-drain-cleaner/
Hello. As far as bathroom and sink shower drains I like the dollar store barbed plastic reamer tool. It seems to remove obstructions encountered in the plumbing piping. I highly recommend it.