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Old 10-08-2004, 12:21 PM   #1 (permalink)
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My sink is clogged, natural solutions?

Anything I can do besides pour drain-o down it? Natural homemade solutions?

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Old 10-08-2004, 12:24 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I actually just use a plunger. If your sink is 2 sided, you need to hold the stopper in the other side. Put your plunger over the hole, and plunge up and down a few times, not breaking the seal the suction creates. You may need to try a few times, but it always has worked for me (though I have a big plunger too - a cheap shallow one won't work as well)
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Old 10-08-2004, 12:27 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I don't have a plunger
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Old 10-08-2004, 12:28 PM   #4 (permalink)
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fizzies and diaper buddies work pretty well.
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Old 10-08-2004, 12:30 PM   #5 (permalink)
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fizzies and diaper buddies work pretty well.
LOL I don't have any of those. Can't wait a few days for them to get here either , nor the $ to buy them

Good Try though
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try pouring boiling water down the drain (depending on the clog)

or mix baking soda and vinager together in the drain to try to fizz it open
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Old 10-08-2004, 12:37 PM   #7 (permalink)
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or mix baking soda and vinager together in the drain to try to fizz it open
i guess that does make more sense !
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I heard alos if you put salt in your drain followed by boiling water it works but I've always had good luck with baking soda and vinegar
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i guess that does make more sense !
Yeah... but we all know you are a fizzy pusher.

My boys thought it was great when I would bomb their bath with baking soda and vinegar (back when my laundry set up was in the bathroom and I would do wash while letting the kids play a bit).
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lol! i was going to do the vinegar one once but we didn't have any vinegar. that's why i used fizzies, lol!
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Old 10-08-2004, 02:01 PM   #11 (permalink)
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gotta snake it!! you can buy a simple hand one at the hardware store. kinda stinky and messy but not too difficult. dh does it about 3x a year because hair gets in the drain.


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Old 10-08-2004, 03:18 PM   #12 (permalink)
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unscrew the pipes under the sink mama. Take a wrench and unscrew the u shaped part. its the 'trap' and i'm sure somethings stuck in it.

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unscrew the pipes under the sink mama. Take a wrench and unscrew the u shaped part. its the 'trap' and i'm sure somethings stuck in it.

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Gosh mama, where have you been all day? I could of had this resolved hours ago!!!! You are NOT my best friend online anymore You should be there when I need you & you weren't!























BTW, that worked. Thank You.. Now, why didn't I think of that
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snort! lol

sorry - was shipping orders, playing at the park and then baking toms birthday cake.

and now i saved Yer plumbing. lol

all in a days work for a superhero. lol
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snort! lol

sorry - was shipping orders, playing at the park and then baking toms birthday cake.

and now i saved Yer plumbing. lol

all in a days work for a superhero. lol
Well, I guess I'll take it back & let you be my best online friend again and excuse you for having a life

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