A Proverbs 31 Wife

Becoming the Wife God Created Me To Be

  • About
    • Popular Posts
    • Shop
      • Food Preservation Made Simple
      • Becoming a Virtuous Woman in a Modern World: Set Apart
      • Beautiful Hair ~ Lilla Rose
    • Advertise
    • Contact
  • Faith & Family
  • Recipes
  • Home and Garden
  • Healthy Living
  • Frugal Living
  • DIY -Crafts & Decor
   

Quick Tip Tuesday 2

Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.

June 12, 2012 by Kendra 21 Comments

Alrighty, I’m back with another Quick-Tip-Tuesday!

The quick-tip I have for you today, is a cheap and natural way to clear clogged drains and pipes.

All you need is vinegar and baking soda.

I am going to clean the drain that has my garbage disposal in it.    I love my garbage disposal, but greasy food particles can build up in it. Causing the water flow to slow down, and the kitchen to stink!

Because the drain hole for the disposer is so large, I put the plug in first. Then I pour approximately 1 cup of the baking soda on top of the plug.

If I wasn’t going to take pictures I would have just let the soda fall in.  Next it’s time to pour in about 1 cup of vinegar. As soon as they start reacting together, I pulled the plug and let it all roll down the pipes. It’s amazing what a difference just a little soda and vinegar can make.

This pic is right before I yanked the plug. As long as the soda won’t fall to the bottom of the pipes and get wet, you don’t need to plug the drain.

I do this to clean all the drains in my house and it really works! Haven’t had to call a plumber yet. Oh wait, that would be my hubby. 🙂

However, if your problems persist, you can always call a professional. Check here for a licensed plumber in Neutral Bay: http://www.plumberneutralbay.com.au.

So that is my quick tip for you today! Blessings 🙂

(Visited 1,240 times, 1 visits today)
Tweet
Pin700
Share1
701 Shares

Filed Under: Home and Garden Tagged With: cleaning, nature, saving money, vinegar

Respectful opinions are always welcome

  1. Jessi says

    June 12, 2012 at 9:49 am

    So smart! I pinned this for next time my kitchen sink gets all gunky 🙂

    Reply
    • Kendra says

      June 14, 2012 at 12:53 pm

      It works great for all sinks 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sheena @ An Imperfect Life says

    June 14, 2012 at 9:55 am

    Now, that’s a really cool tip! Gonna try this out.. Thank you, Kendra!

    Reply
  3. kolfinnas korner says

    June 14, 2012 at 11:39 am

    I’m going to have to try this in my disposal sink. Personally I think the disposal is worthless except for helping the sink to drain faster when I turn it on. I bet it’s clogged. I’ll add vinegar to my next store list.

    Reply
    • Kendra says

      June 14, 2012 at 12:53 pm

      It could have a lot of build up in it that this would help. However it could also be that it is old and needs replaced, that does happen sometimes 🙂

      Reply
  4. Debbie says

    June 18, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    Great tip! We have had to call the plumber before. Sigh… Thanks for sharing at Toot Your Horn Tuesday 🙂

    Reply
    • Kendra says

      June 18, 2012 at 2:34 pm

      Bummer on the Plumber 😉

      Reply
  5. Brandy says

    June 18, 2012 at 6:41 pm

    Thank you for linking this up to my link party…I use this method all the time!! The best way to freshen up a drain!!

    Reply
    • Kendra says

      June 18, 2012 at 7:08 pm

      It works awesome doesn’t it? 🙂

      Reply
  6. Kimberly Montgomery says

    June 18, 2012 at 10:15 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing this. I have a drain that is driving me nuts!

    Reply
    • Kendra says

      June 19, 2012 at 8:31 am

      Yay! I hope it works for you!

      Reply
  7. Michelle Christiansen says

    June 19, 2012 at 11:37 am

    i love this tip! i used it yesterday when I was cleaning!

    Reply
  8. Erin B says

    June 29, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    I was clicking through some blogs and I came across yours. I’m glad I fould you.

    – Your newest blog lovin follower 🙂

    Reply
    • Kendra says

      June 29, 2012 at 2:36 pm

      Yay! thanks for stopping by Erin 🙂

      Reply
  9. Gma says

    July 6, 2012 at 11:11 pm

    You have a lot of uses for the vinegar, don’t you, Kendra? I remember your post on Acid Reflux.

    Another thing to make a garbage disposer smell good, if it isn’t plugged up, is to grind a lemon rind, if your disposer is strong enough. That will clear most any bad odors.

    Reply
  10. Sarah @ Nature's Nurture says

    July 22, 2012 at 4:47 am

    Baking soda and vinegar are my 2 favorite household cleaners! And they marry so perfectly as a drain cleaner, don’t they? Thanks for sharing at Tiny Tip Tuesday! Hope you’ll join us again next week! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kendra says

      July 22, 2012 at 10:45 am

      “they marry” 🙂 cute way of putting it!

      Reply
  11. Delores Lyon says

    March 30, 2015 at 7:09 pm

    Wow, I had no idea that apple cinnamon vinegar and baking soda could be the key to clearing drains! I will definitely be trying this when I get home from work. My drain has been acting funny, and I want to make sure the pipes are clear. If this doesn’t work, then I’ll call a plumber to check out the problem.

    Reply
    • Kendra says

      March 31, 2015 at 9:38 am

      I would love to hear if it fixes your drain problems!

      Reply
  12. Linda says

    March 25, 2016 at 5:41 pm

    is this method septic safe?

    Reply
    • Kendra says

      March 26, 2016 at 11:46 pm

      I believe so. We did this on the farm all the time, had a septic system there too

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.


about-small Hello, my name is Kendra. I am married to an amazing young man named Jason, and together we have 3 boys! Here at A Proverbs 31 Wife, you will find posts on homemaking, natural living, marriage, and motherhood. My goal is to uplift and inspire Christian wives and Mothers. {Read More}

 

300x250 Affiliate Planner Ad

 

 

DHgate cheap fashion jewelry

RawGeneration.com!

Reader Favorites

  • How to Get Rid of Washer Stink - Front Loader MoldHow to Get Rid of Washer Stink – Front Loader Mold
  • Best Sloppy Joe Recipe ~Your New Family Favorite!Best Sloppy Joe Recipe ~Your New Family Favorite!
  • Packing an Organized SuitcasePacking an Organized Suitcase
  • Don't Let a Drowned Phone Ruin Your Summer Fun!Don’t Let a Drowned Phone Ruin Your Summer Fun!
  • How to Remove the Stink from Kitchen TowelsHow to Remove the Stink from Kitchen Towels


Terms and Conditions

All content belongs to blog owner and may not reproduced in any form without permission. Please click through to see full terms and earnings disclosure.

A Proverbs 31 Wife is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking A Proverbs 31 Wife to (amazon.com, or endless.com, MYHABIT.com, SmallParts.com, or AmazonWireless.com).

Grab my Button!

AProbervs31Wife.com
<a href="http://www.aproverbs31wife.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://aproverbs31wife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Jason-and-Kendra-1.jpg" alt="AProverbs31Wife.com" width="150" height="150" /></a>
Copyright 2021, A Proverbs 31 Wife. All Rights Reserved.
Custom design by Pixel Me Designs