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Whether it is the bathroom drain or the kitchen drain, they can become clogged with various types of substances. While the kitchen drain tends to become clogged due to food residue and grease that solidifies over time, the bathroom drain is subject to debris such as hair, soap, or even toothpaste. With so many items collected in the pipes, unclogging them can be difficult. One simple ingredient comes into play: salt.
There is an alternative that solves the problem of a clogged drain. It simply involves pouring salt down your sink drain to clean the pipes.
Putting salt in the sink, a very effective technique to unclog pipes
It turns out that simply pouring salt and boiling water can do wonders against grease and soap scum in the sink . This means that you do not have to use chemicals harmful to you and the environment to achieve such a result. To do this, we recommend that you use this solution before going to bed and mix it with other ingredients for optimal effectiveness.
This trick can be done in two steps. Start by pouring coarse salt into the kitchen sink, add baking powder as well, then add a dose of white vinegar. Note that iodized salt can also do the trick. Let the ingredients act for a minute, until they foam and leave it overnight. Next, you will pour about 3 liters of boiling water down the drain to completely rinse the sink pipe. However, refrain from using boiling water if your plumbing is primarily PVC pipe or if you have porcelain sinks. If so, settle for hot water instead.
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