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Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To unclog a drain with baking soda, first pour ½ cup (115 g) of baking soda down the drain. Then, pour in ½ cup (120 mL) of vinegar and cover the drain with a stopper or washcloth. Wait about 5 minutes for the vinegar and baking soda to fizz and break up the clog, then remove the stopper and carefully pour a pot of boiling water down the drain. The boiling water will help wash away whatever is left of the clog. Repeat as many times as necessary until your drain is unclogged! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 98,675 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?How long do you leave baking soda and vinegar in drain?Follow these easy steps to unclog your drain:. Start by pouring a pot of boiling water down the drain.. Next, pour a cup of baking soda and 1 cup water/1 cup vinegar solution.. Cover with the drain plug and wait 5 to 10 minutes.. Pour boiling water down the drain again.. Is it safe to use baking soda and vinegar to clean a drain?While the baking soda and vinegar solution is effective in breaking down a clog, it will also cause your drain to become more damaged. The baking soda's abrasive nature will wear down your drain over time. This is why you should avoid using baking soda and vinegar solution for cleaning out your drain.
Will apple cider vinegar and baking soda unclog my drain?Baking soda and apple cider vinegar make an effective combination for cleaning out drains. When the two substances come together, it creates a bubbling foam that scrubs away dirt and grime. For this method, take a cup of baking soda and pour it down the drain.
What vinegar is best for cleaning drains?Pour a mixture of 1 cup vinegar (apple cider vinegar works best) and 1 cup boiling water down the drain. (Substitute lemon juice for vinegar for a great-smelling drain ? Plug the drain to keep the vinegar baking soda reaction below the drain surface. Flush the drain once more with 4 cups of boiling water.
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