A clogged drain is no fun.
Here you need to react quickly so that the water can flow again soon.
We reveal with which power combination this is possible.
The cause of the blocked drain can be different.
Regardless of whether there is too much hair or leftover food in the pipe, the solution does not always have to be a chemical agent.
The
combination of vinegar * and baking soda is
more
environmentally friendly
and cheaper for your wallet.
Wonder mixture: you need this to clean the drain
4 heaping tablespoons of baking soda powder
Half a cup of vinegar essence
Damp cloth
About 1 liter of boiling water
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Combination of vinegar and baking soda: Here's how to proceed
Pour the specified amount of baking soda down the drain and carefully pour half a cup of vinegar essence afterwards.
A
chemical reaction occurs between the two substances
, which releases carbon dioxide.
To intensify the process, place the damp cloth on the drain hole.
This also protects yourself from the mixture, which can splash upwards in a foamy manner.
After about four to five minutes, you can rinse off with the boiling water.
+
A mixture of baking soda and vinegar will help clear the clogged drain.
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Alternatives against the clogged drain
Instead of
baking
soda,
baking powder
or washing
soda can also be
mixed with the vinegar
.
The procedure is the same.
If these home remedies are not enough to free the drain from blockages,
mechanical alternatives are
needed.
The suction cup in particular can be helpful.
And this is the best way to proceed:
In the first step, all other drainage openings are covered with a damp cloth.
Put the plunger on the drain.
Ideally in the middle so that there are no openings.
In the next step, the suction bell is pressed down firmly and the tap is turned on.
The stick must be completely covered with water.
Once that is the case, you can move on to the next step.
The suction bell is moved up and down alternately, but never completely lowered.
Now pump until the water can drain off.
Please note that the dirt is often pushed upwards.
(swa)
*
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.
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Sources: t-online.de
Those who use home remedies like this worsen the dirt
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