1) Boiling water (first and easiest step)
Pour a kettle of boiling water slowly down the drain in 2–3 rounds.
Good for: grease, light blockages in kitchen sinks.
2) Baking soda + vinegar (classic deep clean)
- Pour ½ cup baking soda into the drain
- Add 1 cup white vinegar
- Cover the drain (important)
- Wait 10–15 minutes
- Flush with hot water
This helps break down grime and deodorize pipes.
3) Salt + hot water (good for buildup)
- ½ cup salt down the drain
- Follow with boiling water
Helps scrub greasy residue inside pipes.
4) Plunger (for real clogs)
Use a sink plunger with a bit of water covering the drain.
Pump firmly 10–20 times.
This often dislodges deeper blockages.
5) Wire hanger or drain snake (for hair clogs)
Straighten a wire hanger or use a cheap drain snake to pull out hair and gunk from bathroom drains.
6) Enzyme drain cleaner (best long-term option)
Use monthly. It eats organic buildup safely without damaging pipes.
Important tips:
- Don’t mix chemical drain cleaners with vinegar or anything else
- Avoid pouring grease down the kitchen sink
- Use a drain strainer to prevent future clogs
If you tell me whether it’s a kitchen sink, bathroom drain, or toilet, I can give you a more targeted fix.
