Of Soda | Unblock Sink With Bicarbonate

Bring a full kettle of water to a rolling boil. Remove the plug and pour the boiling water directly down the drain in a steady, forceful stream. The hot water melts the fat deposits loosened by the scrubbing action of the bicarb and the pressure of the gas.

As an acid (vinegar) and a base (baking soda) react, they neutralize each other. unblock sink with bicarbonate of soda

| ✅ Do | ❌ Don’t | |------|---------| | Use after boiling pasta, washing greasy pans | Use if you’ve already poured chemical drain cleaner (risk of toxic reaction) | | Repeat weekly for maintenance | Mix bicarb with bleach or ammonia | | Use as first treatment for slow drains | Pour boiling water into porcelain sinks (crack risk – run cold water first) | | Remove sink strainer first | Use on completely blocked drains (no water movement) | Bring a full kettle of water to a rolling boil