Foreign objects, such as toothbrushes, diapers, wet wipes, can cause serious clogs if flushed down sinks or toilets.
What are some natural remedies for cleaning exhaust pipes?
There are many natural methods for cleaning household drain pipes and they are all dictated by professionals in the field:
Hot water and salt
Pouring a solution of hot water and coarse salt into sinks or bathtubs can help loosen grease residue and clear minor clogs.
Baking soda and vinegar
It is a very effective remedy for removing lime deposits and accumulations of organic substances. Pour a cup of baking soda followed by a cup of vinegar down the pipes and let it sit for about an hour before rinsing with warm water.
Clean the drain pipes
Salt and lemon
An alternative to baking soda and vinegar is to mix salt with lemon juice and pour the mixture into the tubes, letting it sit for a while before rinsing.
Baking soda and salt
Mix one cup of baking soda with half a cup of salt and pour the mixture into the tubes. Leave it on for a few hours or overnight, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
Boiling water
Periodically pouring boiling water down the pipes can help loosen and push out small blockages.
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