{"id":1787,"date":"2020-08-19T11:47:04","date_gmt":"2020-08-19T15:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=1787"},"modified":"2020-08-19T11:47:04","modified_gmt":"2020-08-19T15:47:04","slug":"how-to-make-homemade-drain-dissolving-cleaner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/how-to-make-homemade-drain-dissolving-cleaner\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Homemade Drain Dissolving Cleaner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Clogged drains are the worst; right? Whether at the kitchen sink, bathroom sink, or tub, a clogged drain is going to get in the way of your day to day activities. It might even gross you out a bit. Although most people reach for that store-bought drain cleaning solution that costs less than a candy bar, this stuff is sometimes too strong for simple or everyday drain cleaning needs. Fortunately, a milder and safer daily drain dissolving solution is not hard to come by. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In fact, you can make your own odorless, non-corrosive formula at home using some simple household ingredients. Continue below for the materials list and directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Drain-Clearing-Services-Indianapolis-Indiana.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Drain Plumbing Service \" class=\"wp-image-1788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Drain-Clearing-Services-Indianapolis-Indiana.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Drain-Clearing-Services-Indianapolis-Indiana-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Drain-Clearing-Services-Indianapolis-Indiana-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Indianapolis Drain Plumbing Service 317-784-1870<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Managing a Clogged Drain<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Often times, one needs to combine multiple methods to fully dissolve the solids clogging up a drainpipe. For more challenging or relentless clogs, you might also need to hire a professional plumber for drain clearing service. For moderate clogs, you might need to use a drain snake or auger. See our blog, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/choose-the-right-auger-for-serious-plumbing-clogs\/\">Choose the Right Auger for Serious Plumbing Clogs<\/a>\u201d to learn more about such plumbing repair materials and their various applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">To tackle every day or minor drain clogs, combine a drain snake or auger with this simple, but effective, drain dissolving cleaner:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need to Make Your Own Drain Cleaner:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">\u2611 Distilled White Vinegar<br>\u2611 Sodium Bicarbonate<br>\u2611 Essential Oil of Choice<br>\u2611 Clean Plastic Squirt Bottle<br>\u2611 Water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Combine equal parts water, distilled white vinegar, and baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) into your plastic squirt bottle. You may also add 5 to 10 drops of your favorite essential oil. We recommend citrus, like lemongrass, sweet orange, or grapefruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To Use: Spray any stubborn drain generously with your solution. Allow it to sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse clean with hot water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To Unclog a Tough Drain: Boil a few cups of water. Pour the boiling water down the drain. Pour \u00bd cup of baking soda into the drain, followed by a \u00bd cup of distilled white vinegar. Wait 10 minutes, and then rinse clean with hot water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do About Serious Clogged Drainpipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To resolve a serious drain clog, or worse, a clog in your drainpipes, you will need to hire a licensed plumber. They will begin with an assessment, and provide a written estimate for the work and materials needed to repair the clog. Generally, drain clearing and pipe replacement are part of the repair process for a serious clogged drain or drainpipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to Get Trusted Drain Clearing Service in Indianapolis, Indiana<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call Weilhammer Plumbing Co. Inc. at 317-784-1870<\/strong> when you need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/plumbing-services.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">drain clearing plumbing services in Indianapolis<\/a>, Indiana. Our licensed master plumbers provide several kitchen and bathroom drain repair services, as well as, garbage disposal repair and replacement. In fact, we carry a line of top-quality In Sink Erator\u00ae(ISE) Garbage Disposals at market low prices. Our licensed plumbers also offer a wide range of other plumbing services for both residential and commercial properties, as well as, free estimates, free plumbing advice, and even free haul-away for old plumbing appliances. Request a free estimate, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/1-Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-1024x145.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/1-Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-1024x145.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/1-Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-300x42.png 300w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/1-Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-768x108.png 768w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/1-Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana.png 1388w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clogged drains are the worst; right? Whether at the kitchen sink, bathroom sink, or tub, a clogged drain is going to get in the way of your day to day activities. It might even gross you out a bit. Although &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/how-to-make-homemade-drain-dissolving-cleaner\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1788,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[772,122,106,831,88],"tags":[81,862,163,159,861,860,863],"class_list":["post-1787","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bathroom-plumbing","category-clogged-drains","category-garbage-disposal-repair","category-kitchen-plumbing","category-plumbing-pipes","tag-clogged-drains","tag-diy-drain-cleaner","tag-drain-cleaner","tag-drain-cleaning","tag-drain-clearing","tag-drain-clogs","tag-homemade-drain-declogger"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1787","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1787"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1787\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1789,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1787\/revisions\/1789"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1788"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1787"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1787"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1787"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}