How to Make Your Own Drain Clog Remover

Make your own drain clog remover with supplies most homes already have. Why spend more money on toxic drain openers or a plumber. Most clogs and slow drains can be cleared with inexpensive ingredients you have in your kitchen.

You can make your own drain opener for a fraction of the cost of using the commercial variety. Here's what you need:

Household Ingredients Used:

A pot of boiling water
1 cup of vinegar
1 cup baking soda


Directions for Drain Cleaner: Place pot of water on high to boil and add one cup of baking soda and one cup of vinegar to the boiling water. The mixture will fizz begin to fizz. Pour the mixture down the clogged or slow drain. The action of the fizzing from the combination of vinegar and baking soda will dissolve any greasy or fatty clogs in your drain. Allow some time for the mixture to work on the clog, then flush the drain with tap water.

I prefer to use these household ingredients over the more expensive caustic chemicals that are used in store bought or industrial strength clog removers. The benefits are a home free of dangerous chemicals and a healthier and safer home for you and your family. If you have small kids or pets in the house, it is much safer for them. You may avoid a catastrophic poisoning.

How to avoid clogs from grease and grime build up - First it is important to dispose of grease by allowing it to cool and placing it in an empty disposable container that is easily sealed. You can store the container in the refrigerator until it is full and then dispose of through your community grease and oil recycling programs (if you are lucky enough to have one).


How to maintain your pipes grease free - Once a week pour a pot of boiling water down the drain. This will flush the pipes of any new grease build-up. If you have a more serious clog, it may require a plumber snake or a professional plumber. Therefore maintenance is always the preferred solution to drain clogs.