Unclog Drain With Baking Soda -

Bring 2–4 cups of water to a rolling boil.

Quickly cover the drain opening with a plug or a damp cloth. This traps the expanding foam inside, forcing the reaction deeper into the pipe rather than letting it bubble back up. unclog drain with baking soda

Remove the cover. Boil another 2–4 cups of water (or run the hottest tap water for 1–2 minutes) and flush the drain thoroughly. Bring 2–4 cups of water to a rolling boil

Slowly pour the boiling water directly into the drain to soften and loosen grease, soap scum, and debris. Remove the cover

Pour 1/2 cup of baking soda directly into the drain. Use a spoon or your finger to push any dry baking soda that sticks to the sides down the opening.

Immediately pour 1 cup of white vinegar down the drain. You’ll hear fizzing and bubbling – that’s the chemical reaction breaking down organic matter.

Let the mixture work. For tough clogs (e.g., hair and soap), wait 30 minutes or even overnight. You’ll hear occasional fizzing.