Have you looked at the back of a bottle of drain cleaner recently? The list of ingredients reads like a hazardous chemical factor. Common ingredients found in commercial drain cleaners include sulfuric acid and lye, both of which are highly corrosive. Even drain cleaners that are labeled “noncorrosive” may still contain poisonous chemicals. When cleaning your drain, it's recommended that you try it the natural way before bringing these chemicals into your home .Here are some tips on how to clean a drain naturally:
Use the power of water to keep your drains clear.
One way to keep your drains free of dirt and debris that can cause obstruction is to heat a gallon of boiling water on your stove. Pour a third of the boiling water slowly down your drain. Wait a few minutes and repeat the process. Repeat the process one final time with the remainder of your water. Do this at least once every ten days and you should be able to maintain clean drains naturally.
Use a homemade, natural drain cleaner.
To clean drains naturally with ingredients from your own kitchen, pour a half cup of baking soda down your drains followed by a half cup of vinegar. The combination of these two all natural ingredients can dissolve any clumps of hair, food, or other debris that may be obstructing your drain. You can also do this periodically for maintenance to keep your drains clog free. Only use this method if you don't plan on using a commercial drain cleaner. You don't want to risk interaction of the vinegar or baking soda with ingredients in the commercial drain cleaner.
Use a mechanical means of opening a clogged drain.
If your drain does develop a clog, instead of reaching for the jar of drain cleaners, try using an EZ Plunger to remove the obstruction. An EZ Plunger acts to create enough water pressure to effective remove any substance that's clogging your drain. You can purchase this handy device from various online sites. It's a powerful, chemical free way to clean a drain.
Practice clog prevention
If you sense your drain is sluggish, act quickly to remove any small obstruction before it becomes larger using the baking soda and vinegar drain cleaner method. This will help to prevent major problems that require more serious action.
If the above drain cleaning methods fail to work, it may be time to call a licensed plumber. By knowing how to clean your drain naturally, you reduce the number of harsh chemicals you need to store in your home and potentially offset an expensive visit from a professional plumber. Plus, you'll enjoy having a clean, free flowing drain.
