Best Home Remedies for a Drain Clog

Your drains can become clogged overtime from food, oils, hair and other materials building up inside of your drain pipe causing it to clog. A clogged drain can be a huge inconvenience. Fortunately, there are many home remedies that will unclog your drain for you without having to hire an expensive plumber to do the job.

Boiling Water - Boiling water is the first method that you should try when attempting to unclog your drain. Often times grease and oil are the culprits for your clogged drain. Boiling water will soften these materials and allow them to work their way down and out of your drain pipe. You can repeat the process more than once in an attempt to clear the buildup.

Dish Soap - Dish soap is very effective in clearing the rest of the grease and oil build up that can be left sticking to the walls of your drainage pipe. While pouring boiling water down the drain, add some dish soap to aid the dissolvent effect.

Baking Soda - Pour three-quarters of a cup of dry baking soda into your drain, immediately followed by six cups of boiling water. Block off the drain with a wet rag so that nothing can escape the drain. Allow 15 minutes for the chemicals to work together at dissolving the debris that is causing your blockage. After 15 minutes has passed, run the hot tap water for five minutes to rinse out the chemicals left in your pipes.

Vinegar - Add boiling water to your clogged drain slowly. You will want about six to eight cups of water. Immediately following the boiling water, you will want to add two cups of vinegar. Clog the drain with a wet rag and allow vinegar to sit for five minutes. Remove the rag and turn on your sink. If it is unclogged, great! If not repeat the procedure until the clog is removed.

Coca-Cola - Pour a two-liter bottle of Coca-Cola into your clogged drain and allow the cola to sit overnight. Coke contains phosphoric acid which is a good alternative to harsh chemicals for unclogging stubborn clogs.