{"id":44,"date":"2024-01-26T20:09:41","date_gmt":"2024-01-27T03:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/urbanhomesteader.wordpress.com\/2007\/01\/08\/grannys-formula-rocks\/"},"modified":"2024-01-26T20:09:42","modified_gmt":"2024-01-27T03:09:42","slug":"grannys-formula-rocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/grannys-formula-rocks\/","title":{"rendered":"Granny’s Homemade Liquid Plumber Alternative Rocks!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Before the days of toxic chemical drain cleaners, our grandmothers would unclog the kitchen sink with a natural DIY liquid plumber<\/strong> solution. I found the recipe in an old housekeeping book, and was amazed that it worked!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This nontoxic formula is great for clearing small clogs and sluggish sink drains. Best of all, you might have the ingredients on hand in your kitchen cabinet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chemical drain cleaners are notoriously toxic, so I was grateful to find an alternative. I love making safe, inexpensive cleaning formulas for our home, like homemade dishwasher rinse aid<\/a>, and citrus vinegar all-purpose cleaner<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My Experience with an Enzyme Drain Cleaner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I recently tried to unclog a slow bathroom drain with an enzyme-based natural drain cleaner sold to me by a plumber. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the formula was nontoxic and I could feel wonderfully guilt-free using it, unfortunately it didn’t have any effect at all on the slow sink. The product is pricey, too, so I was disappointed that it didn’t work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Old Fashioned Homemade Drain Cleaner to the Rescue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The following day I tried a new tactic on the stubborn drain, one that you often see in old housekeeping books and “Hints from Heloise.” I poured baking soda down the drain, followed by plain white vinegar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The mixture foamed up spectacularly for a couple of seconds and then settled down, at which point I covered the drain with a small saucepan lid. After letting it sit for 20 minutes, I removed the lid and poured boiling water down the drain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Within the next 90 seconds there were some wonderful gurgling noises followed by a “whoosh!” and the drain was clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This method was natural and inexpensive, and it had the added thrill of feeling like a high school science experiment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the exact quantities and instructions for making your own homemade liquid plumber:<\/p>\n\n\n

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DIY Liquid Plumber Natural Drain Cleaner<\/h2>\n
<\/div>\nEliza Cross<\/a><\/span>\n
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Unclog a slow flowing or clogged sink with this homemade natural drain cleaner. <\/span><\/div>\n
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