Drain freshener
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Baking soda, salt and cream of tartar. Pour some in, follow with boiling water.
What You’ll Need
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup salt
- 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
- A jar that seals
- Pot of boiling water
Equipment
- mason jars
Directions
- Put the baking soda, salt and cream of tartar in the jar, close it, and shake.
- Pour half of it down the drain and save the rest.
- Pour a pot of boiling water down after it.
- Wait one hour, then run tap water to rinse.
Notes
Remove the drain screen or stopper and clear visible gunk first. Other mixes : 1/2 cup each baking soda and vinegar (plug 1 hour, then boiling water); 1/2 cup each baking soda and lemon juice; 1/2 cup each salt and baking soda (30 minutes to overnight).
Safety: don’t pour boiling water into PVC pipes, a porcelain sink or a toilet — use very hot tap water instead. Never use after a commercial drain cleaner is in the pipe. Label the jar.