Unclog Drain With Baking Soda May 2026

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.

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. unclog drain with baking soda

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. Remove the cover

Bring 2–4 cups of water to a rolling boil. You’ll hear fizzing and bubbling – that’s the

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

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

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.