Owners of older houses or those with long hair are likely to encounter the problem of clogged drains, which not only creates an annoying smell in the house, but also requires a plumber or time-consuming cleaning themselves. Although pouring in strong chemical cleaners can solve the clogged water pipes, it will leave another unpleasant smell. If you don’t want to spend money to find someone to deal with it or buy water pipe unblocking agent, housekeeping experts share that you can easily solve the problem by using common kitchen dishwashing liquid, cleaning vinegar and hot water.
The Sun reported that Homes&&Gardens columnist Punteha van Terheyden said that no water pipe unblocking agent is needed to clear the blockage. First, pour some dishwashing detergent on the blockage, let the dishwashing detergent fully soak and boil water; then pour non-boiling hot water to soften the dirt. In order to protect the water pipes, boiling water should be avoided.
Cleaning expert Karina Toner, says using hot water rather than boiling water can safely remove built-up grime while preventing the heat from warping or damaging pipes; the temperature of the water makes it easier to flush away grease and helps break down residue that dishwashing liquid can't handle.
Finally, Tehayden pours in cleaning vinegar, allowing the acetic acid to break down soap scum, limescale, and deep-seated residue, and uses thin metal tools such as coat hangers to dig out the remaining stubborn dirt. Next time your sink turns into a stinky swamp, don’t look for harsh chemicals and use readily available items in your kitchen to save money and save your water pipes.