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5

Time Required

                          15 - 45 minutes

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  • How to Unclog a Sink without Harsh Chemicals
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Introduction

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Step 1

              How to Unclog a Sink without Harsh Chemicals
  • Measure two cups of tap water.
  • Pour the tap water into a tea kettle and heat the water until it boils.
  • Boiling water may cause burns. Handle with care. Turn stove off after use.
  • Slowly pour boiling water down the clogged drain.
  • This is to avoid splash back and possible injury.

Measure two cups of tap water.

Pour the tap water into a tea kettle and heat the water until it boils.

Boiling water may cause burns. Handle with care. Turn stove off after use.

Slowly pour boiling water down the clogged drain.

This is to avoid splash back and possible injury.

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Step 2

  • Measure one cup of baking soda.
  • Pour baking soda into a large mixing bowl.

Measure one cup of baking soda.

Pour baking soda into a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

  • Measure one cup of vinegar.
  • Pour vinegar into the bowl with the baking soda.
  • Alternatively, mix in one cup of lemon juice as a substitution for the vinegar.
  • Do not use both vinegar and lemon juice.
  • Use a spatula to mix the contents until they form a paste.

Measure one cup of vinegar.

Pour vinegar into the bowl with the baking soda.

Alternatively, mix in one cup of lemon juice as a substitution for the vinegar.

Do not use both vinegar and lemon juice.

Use a spatula to mix the contents until they form a paste.

Step 4

  • Pour the combination down the drain using a spatula.

Pour the combination down the drain using a spatula.

Step 5

  • Measure two additional cups of tap water.
  • Pour the tap water into a tea kettle and heat the water until it boils.
  • Boiling water may cause burns. Handle with care. Turn stove off after use.
  • Slowly pour boiling water down the clogged drain.
  • This is to avoid splash back and possible injury.
  • Allow the water to drain completely.
  • Run the tap for approximately 5 - 10 minutes.
  • It might take more than one attempt to clear the clog. Repeat this procedure as needed.

Measure two additional cups of tap water.

Allow the water to drain completely.

Run the tap for approximately 5 - 10 minutes.

It might take more than one attempt to clear the clog. Repeat this procedure as needed.

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