Sage & Simple

A "Lady No-Kids" following the goose around Europe...

  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Travel
  • Living in Denmark
  • About
    • Privacy Policy

DIY Drain Cleaner

February 27, 2009 By Sage Leave a Comment

This morning, my bathtub drain was so clogged that by the time I finished taking a short shower, I was up to my ankles in water. Gross!

Instead of buying something toxic, or waiting for my husband to snake it out, I tried this green and budget friendly alternative to Liquid Plumr and Drano:

Remove the drain screen (if you have one). Pack 1/4 cup salt, then 1/4 cup Borax into the drain opening. Pour 1/2 cup vinegar over it, follow with a kettle of boiling water. Let it sit for a bit. Don’t worry if it’s backed up, it should eventually go down. Once it clears, flush it with hot water and it should be right as rain :)

Best housekeeping discovery of 2009!

Like it? Share it :)

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)

Related

Filed Under: Frugal Living, Green Living

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Once upon a time, I had the chance to move to the happiest country in the world!

My restless Aries spirit liked that idea, so I did what any girl in my position would do… I grabbed my cat, booked a one-way ticket to Denmark, and became an expat!

Read more…

logo
Food Advertisements by

Archives

Never miss a post :)

logo

Food Advertisements by

Categories

Aarhus Antique & Vintage Jewels Baking Bohemian Decor Denmark Food Freeganism Frugal Living Green Living Home House Hunting Moving Abroad Other Recipes Secondhand Finds Simple Living Travel Vegan Recipes Vegetarian Recipes
logo
Food Advertisements by

© 2009 - 2021 · Sage Autumn Media