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what stuff do you throw down the sink to keep it clear?

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alannabanana · 30/08/2010 23:19

ive always used mr muscle type chemicals but am keen to start using more householdy materials kim and aggie style - i know they chuck a concoction of vinegar, bicarb and tea tree oil or something down there, and swear by it. does anyone have any sure-fire ingredients/mixtures they use on the kitchen pipes?

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highriggs · 30/08/2010 23:24

bicarb, then after some time vinegar which gives a nice mini explosion, then boiling water.

lifeas3plus1 · 31/08/2010 08:36

Exactly the same as highRiggs

alannabanana · 31/08/2010 08:50

mini explosion?? crikey! that'll kill the clogs for sure! thanks guys.

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whydoesitbotherme · 31/08/2010 08:52

Soda crystals, half a bag or a whole bag depending on how vigorous I feel I need to be. Washed down with scalding water.

alannabanana · 31/08/2010 14:39

may i ask does the vinegar have to be a specific type? i use clear malt vinegar to clean the stainless steel sink - will that do?

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nannyl · 31/08/2010 17:12

i also do soda crystals with boiling water

midnightexpress · 31/08/2010 17:15

I have a bokashi composting bin and the juice that comes out of it is great for keeping drains clean - and it's freeeeeeeeee.

glitterkitty · 01/09/2010 20:35

I use boiling water, bleach, then biological washing powder (down overflow too), then more boiling water. It works really well.

Will try bicarb and vinegar though, sounds good!

LadySanders · 01/09/2010 20:35

soda crystals

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