Tip of the day: Unblock a kitchen sink without harsh chemicals

Grease and food scraps are the usual culprits. Try these before reaching for drain acid.

How to do it

1. Scoop out standing water, then pour a kettle of hot (not boiling) water down the drain.
2. Add half a cup of bicarbonate of soda, then a cup of white vinegar. Plug it and wait 15 minutes.
3. Flush with more hot water.
4. Still blocked? Use a plunger, or put a bucket under the U-bend and unscrew it to clear it by hand.

Pro tip: Wipe greasy pans with paper towel before washing. That alone prevents most kitchen blockages.

Watch how it’s done

Video by Pan The Organizer on YouTube.

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