This DIY Drain Cleaner Beats Store-Bought Solutions
Jess O'Shea • November 9, 2025
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Got a stubborn, slow drain? Before you grab a bottle of harsh chemicals from the shops, try this simple DIY drain cleaner. It’s safer for your pipes, your family, and the planet — plus, it actually works!
💡 Why Go DIY?
Most commercial drain cleaners rely on strong chemicals that can:
- Eat away at your pipes over time
- Give off nasty fumes
- Pose risks to kids and pets
A DIY solution skips the nasties, using natural ingredients that are just as effective (and much kinder on your plumbing).
🧪 What You’ll Need:
- ½ cup baking soda
- 1 cup white vinegar
- Boiling water
- Optional: a few drops of essential oil (like lemon or tea tree) for a clean, fresh scent
🛠️ How to Do It:
- Pour the baking soda straight down the drain.
- Slowly add the vinegar — you’ll see it fizzing away as it gets to work breaking down grime and grease.
- Wait 10–15 minutes to let the reaction do its magic.
- Finish by pouring a full kettle of boiling water down the drain to flush it clean.
✅ Why It Works
Baking soda and vinegar react to loosen up gunk, grease, and debris inside the drain. The boiling water then washes it all away — simple science that keeps things flowing smoothly.
🌿 Pro Tip
Do this once a month to keep drains clear, odour-free, and running like new.
📌 The Bottom Line
This natural method is:
- Budget-friendly
- Non-toxic
- Surprisingly powerful
Try it once and you’ll wonder why you ever bought those chemical drain cleaners in the first place.
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