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3. Commercial Cleaner
There are so many drain cleaners on the market that you can buy. You need to buy the one that is suited for your drain.
If you are not sure what reagent to use, you should talk to your storeman. Before you use any chemical cleaner, it’s
necessary to read the manufacturer’s instructions. This will help you know how to better apply the chemical and what
safety measures to take. Lastly, you need to wait for the specified time before trying to flush your drain.
4. Baking Soda + Vinegar
Instead of buying a commercial cleaner from the store, you can make your own at home using ½ cup baking soda and
1 cup vinegar solution. So many plumbing experts use this technique because it’s quite effective, more so when the
clog is grease or related things. To unblock the drain:
• Pour the baking soda directly into the blocked drain.
• Follow it up with vinegar.
• Close the drain to allow the reagents to work. You should skip this step if it’s a blocked toilet and flush instantly.
• For other drains, pour hot water to flush out the reagent after 30 minutes of action.