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**Home Trick to Clean the Drain and Pipes Without Calling the Plumber**
Here are some **easy and cost-effective tricks** that you can use to clean your drains and pipes at home, restoring them to their best working condition:
### 1. **Baking Soda and Vinegar Solution**
#### What You’ll Need:
– **1/2 cup of baking soda**
– **1/2 cup of vinegar**
– **Boiling water**
#### How to Use:
1. **Pour the baking soda** into the drain. Make sure it goes down as far as possible.
2. **Follow with the vinegar**, pouring it slowly into the drain. You’ll likely hear a fizzing or bubbling sound as the two ingredients react. This reaction helps to break down grease, soap scum, and debris inside the pipes.
3. Let the mixture sit for **10-15 minutes**.
4. Afterward, **pour boiling water** down the drain to flush everything away. The hot water will help clear any loosened grime and keep your pipes clean.
### 2. **Salt and Baking Soda Scrub**
#### What You’ll Need:
– **1/2 cup of baking soda**
– **1/2 cup of salt**
– **Boiling water**
**Why it works**: Salt is a natural abrasive, helping to scrub away buildup, while baking soda works to deodorize and clean the pipes.
### 3. **The Power of Boiling Water**
#### What You’ll Need:
– **1 kettle or pot of boiling water**
#### How to Use:
1. **Boil a kettle or pot of water**.
2. **Slowly pour the boiling water down the drain** in two or three stages, giving it a few seconds between each pour. This will help break down the grease and soap scum that might be causing the clog.
3. Repeat if necessary until the water drains freely.
### 4. **Plunger Power**
#### What You’ll Need:
– **Plunger**
#### How to Use:
1. **Fill the sink or tub with water** until it covers the plunger’s rubber part.
2. **Place the plunger** over the drain and create a seal.
3. **Push and pull** the plunger vigorously several times to create pressure and dislodge the clog.
4. After a few minutes of plunging, remove the plunger and check if the water drains faster.
**Why it works**: The suction created by the plunger can help break up the blockage and allow water to flow freely again.
### 5. **Dish Soap and Hot Water**
If your drain is clogged with grease (a common culprit in kitchen sinks), dish soap and hot water can help break it down.
What You’ll Need:
– **Dish soap**
– **Boiling water**
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