At some point or another, most of us have experienced the inconveniences of a clogged drain. Whether you are standing in the shower and the water level rises up to your ankles or your kitchen sink won’t drain after rinsing off dishes – clogged drains are never fun. That’s why we’ve consolidated a list of 5 different home remedies that you can try for drain cleaning in New Brighton! If you attempt these and your drain is still clogged, don’t hesitate to call All Ways Drains, any time of the day. Our 24/7 emergency plumber can help you unclog your drain as soon as possible!
1. Baking Soda & Vinegar
Into your drain, pour:
- ½ cup baking soda
- ½ cup vinegar
Plug your drain and allow the mixture to sit for one hour. Finish by pouring a pot of boiling water into your drain.
2. Baking Soda & Salt
Mix the following ingredients together:
- ½ cup salt
- ½ cup baking soda
Pour this mixture down the drain. Allow it to sit for at least 30 minutes (or longer for a tough clog). Finally, pour one pot of boiling water down the drain to rinse the mixture down.
3. Baking Soda, Salt & Cream of Tartar
Into a jar or container that seals, add:
- ½ cup baking soda
- ½ cup salt
- 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
Close the jar and shake it to combine the ingredients. Next, pour half of the jar’s contents down the drain (you can save the other half for later!). Then, pour a pot of boiling water in the drain after the mixture. Allow that to sit for about an hour, and then run tap water to rinse any remaining solution down the drain.
4. Baking Soda & Lemon Juice
Into your drain, pour:
- ½ cup baking soda
- ½ cup lemon juice
Plug your drain and allow the mixture to sit for one hour. Finish by pouring a pot of boiling water into your drain.
5. Salt, Borax & Vinegar
Into your drain, pour (in the following order):
- ¼ cup salt
- ¼ cup Borax
- ½ cup vinegar
- 1 pot of boiling water
Then, let sit for about an hour or until the water drains from the sink/tub. Finally, run hot water to rinse any remaining solution down the drain.
If your drain is still clogged…
Call All Ways Drains today at 612-922-9422 or request a free estimate! We have an emergency plumber available 24/7, 365 days a year. Or, for more routine drain cleaning to prevent clogs in the first place, we are happy to schedule an appointment for your New Brighton home or business. We can also provide you with some Total C, an environmentally safe drain cleaner that is 100% safe for your pipes and effective at clearing out grease that you can keep on hand for cases where home remedies just don’t cut it.