How To Unclog a Kitchen Sink With Baking Soda & Vinegar (Works Fast!), by Pan The Organizer on YouTube. 3 min 34 s.
- Video length
- 3 min 34 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
If water is standing in the sink, scoop out as much as you can with a cup or sponge so you can reach the drain.
Pour a pot of hot water, around 60°C, down the drain to warm the pipe and loosen grease.
Add 1 cup of baking soda straight into the drain opening. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
Pour in 1 cup of white vinegar. It will fizz and foam. Leave it to work for another 5 to 10 minutes.
Flush the drain with more hot water to carry the loosened gunk away.
Run the hot tap for several minutes to rinse the pipe fully and check that water drains freely.
If the drain is still slow, repeat the baking soda and vinegar cycle once more before trying a plunger.
Tips and common mistakes
Never pour rolling boiling water into PVC or older plastic pipes, as it can warp or crack them.
This mix works on grease and organic buildup, not on solid objects or badly blocked drains.
If the sink backs up again within days, the clog is deeper and needs a drain snake or plumber.
Keep the vinegar away from your eyes and open a window if the smell bothers you.
Questions
Will this work if my sink is completely blocked?
Probably not. It works best on slow drains and minor buildup. A fully blocked drain usually needs a plunger, a drain snake or the P-trap cleaned out.
Can I use this on any pipe?
It is safe for most metal and plastic drains, but keep the water hot rather than boiling, especially with PVC or older plumbing.
How often can I do this?
Once a month as a maintenance rinse is fine for most sinks. Do it more often if you pour a lot of cooking grease down the drain.
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