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Natural solutions for clogged drains

 
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Our bathtub and occasionally sink drains get clogged. We do not want to use Draino or Liquid Plumber, etc. Some people have suggesed vinegar and baking soda, or boiling water. My hair in the drain cannot be defeated by these puny attempts. I can sort of pick it out by hand, but it’s gross, and sometimes it is too far down, and inaccessible even with a piece of wire. Does anyone have a better solution?
 
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I have just been thinking about this after unclogging a drain.  I would try using peroxide full strength off the shelf.  This should break up the biofilms & weaken the hair. It will produce bubbles that help break up the junk.  After that baking soda and vinegar- hot water might be able to finish the job
 
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I had problems with clogged drain in the bathroom,I took the air compressor and blew it througout the pipe.
 
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What I have always used is baking soda and vinegar.  It is really something so simple.

Get started by boiling some water. Then pour a pot of boiling water down the drain. Next, sprinkle a cup of baking soda into the drain. Next pour 1 cup vinegar into the drain. Cover with the drain plug and wait 5 to 10 minutes. Pour boiling water down the drain again.

If this doesn't work, try it again until it is unclogged.

To keep the drain from clogging, I use this method on a regular basis.  Like preventive measures.
 
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Are you using a drain strainer?
 
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