Learn how to unclog drains with easy, homemade recipes

What to do when the water in the kitchen sink, bathroom or laundry room won't go away? It's time to fix the situation. In many cases you can solve clogs at home, with affordable ingredients. Check out the videos below for 7 tutorials that show, step by step, how to unclog drains.

1. how to unclog bathroom drains with salt

1. Put a tablespoon of salt directly into the drain;
2. Add 1/3 cup vinegar;
3. Pour boiling water down the drain;
4. Cover the drain with a damp cloth and leave it for 15 minutes.

Do you like homemade recipes? Then watch, in the video below, a simple trick on how to unclog a bathroom drain with salt - or the drain in the kitchen, laundry room, whatever you need. Play the video!

2. how to unclog drains with hair

1. Remove the drain cover;
2. With the help of a hook or a piece of wire, manually remove the hair from the drain;
3. Finish the cleaning with detergent and a brush.

Removing hair from drains may not be a pleasant activity, but it is necessary to solve blockages. Learn in the video how to do it:

3. how to unclog a sink drain with a pet bottle

1. Fill a PET bottle with water;
2. Place it upside down, fitting the spout into the sink;
3. Squeeze the bottle, pushing the water into the drain.

This trick is suitable for those who don't have a plunger or other tools at their disposal:

4. how to unclog kitchen drains with caustic soda

1. Put a spoonful of caustic soda into the sink;
2. Add one liter of warm water directly to the drain.

Caustic soda is also often used to clean grease traps. However, care must be taken when handling this product.

5. how to unclog drains in the service area

1. Put 3 tablespoons of salt directly into the drain;
2. Add 3 tablespoons of vinegar;
3. Pour in a liter of boiling water;
4. Cover the drain with a damp cloth and leave it for 5 minutes.

This tip is good for many clogged drains, whether they are in the service area, bathroom or kitchen. More explanations below:

6. how to unclog drains with washing powder

1. Put half a cup of soap powder directly into the drain;
2. Pour 1 liter of boiling water over it;
3. Add 1 cup of white vinegar;
4. Finally, add 1 liter of water.

In addition to unclogging, this homemade recipe helps to remove unpleasant odors from the siphon. Follow the instructions:

7. how to unclog sinks with vinegar and bicarbonate

1. Put baking soda - about one cup - directly into the drain;
2. Then add half a cup of vinegar;
3. On top, pour hot water.

The vinegar and baking soda duo is an old acquaintance for those who like homemade recipes for cleaning. Check it out in action:

After unclogging the drain, how about giving the bathroom a good cleaning?