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csziggy

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8. I used to do a version of this when I cleaned my coffee pot

Tue May 14, 2019, 07:06 PM

May 2019

I'd put 1/2 water 1/2 white vinegar through the pot. As it was dripping through, I'd dump some baking soda down the drain then pour the hot vinegar solution on top. LOTS of bubbling and sizzling, but it would clean out my sink drain completely.

Unfortunately I've given up coffee, but I should still do this about once a month. TIP: in my double sink I would do it on the "non-dominate" side, the one that takes a turn before going straight to the P trap. That side seems to always get more gunk it it.

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Sink or tub, water still going down, but much too slow. Flow has gotten slower and slower. [View all] Stuart G May 2019 OP

Pour a bottle of hydrogen peroxide down the drain Phoenix61 May 2019 #1

Now,,,,is that stuff expensive? I don't think so. Does it work? I do think so. Stuart G May 2019 #3

I use a Bill Nye inspired technique htuttle May 2019 #2

Thank You for the "baking soda idea" or the Bill Nye technique. Stuart G May 2019 #6

I used to do a version of this when I cleaned my coffee pot csziggy May 2019 #8

Here is a quick and cheap way to solve the problem flyingfysh May 2019 #4

It kind of depends on where your clog is. LuvLoogie May 2019 #5

baking soda and vinegar WhiteTara May 2019 #7