Homemade Drain Cleaner and Declogger

From: littlemafia

On Oct 21, 2009

Thanks for the tip! I haven't bought any chemical products in over a year since I found your recipe.

From: Chef #1384779

On Sep 15, 2009

I would have spent $50 for this recipe!!! I have been in a rent house for 2 years and the bath tub never drained well. It took about an hour to drain and that made cleaning it very difficult. I've tried everything!!! I just bought a product off of HSN called Professor Amos for $35. I sent it back. I tried this today because last night Walgreens was out of vinegar. I couldn't wait. I came home on lunch and OMG!!! Woo Hoo!!! My drain is clear. Now... it's time to test it for the fleas and mosquitos. Thank you sooooooo sooooo sooooo much. I cannot rave enough about this. These clear pipes is my 2nd most excitement this year next to seeing Kirk Franklin in concert.

From: ThatBobbieGirl

On Jun 13, 2002

Mirj — great idea to post this "recipe". It works very well, I've used this combination many times. Here's another one for you: I had already tried this remedy on a REALLY bad grease clog, to no avail. My grandpa just happened to call at that time, and I --- well, I whined to him. He told me what he used to do when he was the manager/fix-it guy for a trailer park: get out your handheld blow-dryer. Make sure there is no water on the floor where you're standing so you won't electrocute yourself, then open up the access to the drain pipe - that little trap thingy. Aim the hot air right on that, and it will melt the grease and let everything slide on through. My Grandpa Rocks!

From: SaraFish

On Jun 2, 2002

This really did work! It foamed a lot at first. I think the trick was to keep doing it. After trying this, I looked it up, and this is also recommended as periodic maintenence procedure. Just flush your drains with vinegar and baking soda every so often, like every month or so, and it keep them clear and fresh - so you don't get a clog problem!