Want to naturally unclog your drain or clean a slow-moving drain? Use this handy homemade drain cleaner recipe to clear up clogs fast. This mixture will not work on FOG (Fat, Oil, or Grease) clogs. If ...

Have you ever started the shower and then got in to realize you were about to take a bath instead, thanks to a clogged drain? (People with long hair — I know you feel me on this one.) Drains can clog ...

water pouring out of the faucet of a kitchen sink - Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images Rochester says to mix 1 cup of water with equal parts vinegar and pour it into your sink after you've ...

Drains are very common and easily clogged, especially in bathtubs and showers used by long-haired people or pets. A clogged drain can be a real nightmare and very difficult to clean, while cleaners ...

A professional plumber has shared his preferred methods for tackling blocked drains in kitchens and bathrooms - and they ...

Blocked drains caused by grease build-up can be tackled using salt and boiling water, according to ITV This Morning's Lynsey Crombie, who says the natural method helps absorb grease.

With all puns possibly intended, most folks know the sinking feeling of a clogged drain. These inconveniences typically come at the worst time, when the sink is full of food, toothpaste or worse items ...

Chemical drain clog removers do contain some pretty harmful stuff. The three main types available to consumers—caustic, oxidizing and acid—work by using harsh chemicals that heat up clogs to melt the ...

Check out our guide on how to remove hair from a shower drain and keep your plumbing in top-notch condition. So your shower drain is giving you trouble? Are you tired of facing the frustrating task of ...

15:05, Fri, Sep 26, 2025 Updated: 15:05, Fri, Sep 26, 2025 Household cleaning is a necessary evil that everyone has to undertake and of all the tasks, unclogging a smelly drain is a particularly ...

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Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that the chemicals we use to unclog backed-up drains are harmful to our health and the environment. Can you suggest safer alternative products or methods? -Amy Smith, Rome, ...