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 ...

We asked two professional plumbers if dish soap was safe to use for clogged drains. Here's what they had to say.

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 ...

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 ...

Clogged drains are a household issue we all face at some point, regardless of whether we're homeowners, renters or visitors. Whether it’s due to a paper towel down the sink or a clump of hair down the ...

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 ...

In the search for easy, chemical-free drain cleaners, some residents have turned to a common baking staple, but you may want to heed a few warnings first.

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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Learn how to clean your kitchen sink drain with this simple and effective method. Discover tips for preventing clogs and maintaining an odor-free drain.