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How To Unclog A Drain With Vinegar

Learn how to use baking soda and white vinegar to unclog a drain.
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collage of images unclogging drain with vinegar and baking soda.
Prep:5 minutes
Active Time:20 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes

Equipment

  • Screwdriver
  • Sponge
  • Old Toothbrush

Supplies

  • 1/2 cup White Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Baking Soda
  • 2 pots Boiling Water

Instructions

  • Remove and clean drain cover.
    hand holding very dirty drain cover.
  • Pour 1 pot of boiling water in drain.
  • Add 1/2 cup baking soda.
    baking soda being added to drain in shower.
  • Carefully pour in 1/2 cup vinegar.
    hand pouring white vinegar down a drain.
  • Plug drain and wait 10-15 minutes.
    drain with rag in it on tile floor with bubbles around it.
  • Clean the drain while waiting.
    hand using toothbrush to clean top of drain in shower.
  • Unplug drain and pour boiling water into drain.
    pot of boiling water being poured down shower drain.
  • Repeat steps if neccessary. You will see the reaction happening in the drain. Flush with more hot water before attempting again.
    view of drain with boil water in it and grim coming up.
Author: Erin Nutter
Cost: under $5