LifestyleUnclog your drain effortlessly with this household cosmetic trick

Unclog your drain effortlessly with this household cosmetic trick

How to unclog a blocked drain?
How to unclog a blocked drain?
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27 August 2024 19:16

Is the drain in your shower clogged? Before you reach for a pipe cleaner, try this trick with a popular cosmetic product. Simply apply it directly into the drain; after about fifteen minutes, the water will flow down the pipes.

Soap, shampoo, conditioner, scrub, hair—all of it goes down the bathroom drain. It needs to be cleaned regularly. If not, it can get clogged. In such a situation, most of us reach for a pipe cleaner. It's a cheap, effective, and dangerous solution. The product contains many strong chemicals that can cause severe burns upon contact with the skin.

Push it into the drain. say goodbye to the clog

A clogged drain doesn't always mean you need to call a plumber. In many cases, we can handle it ourselves. There are many methods to unclog a drain. Increasingly popular are home remedies based on simple, safe, and widely available ingredients.

However, there is another method that can deal with even the most clogged drain. The preparation will dissolve cosmetic residues, and even hair. You only need one item that you most likely already have in your bathroom. It's a hair removal cream. The cosmetic contains a high concentration of thioglycolic acid, which will remove all impurities. Simply press a spoonful of cream into the drain and wait five minutes.

After five minutes, pour a cup of boiling water into it. You will hear a characteristic hissing sound. This is a completely natural phenomenon due to the activity of the chemical substance. Leave the mixture for another ten minutes, and after that time, pour cold water into the drain. The clogged drain will be just a memory.

Throw it into the sink. the drain will be clear again

Most of us have aspirin at home. We use it at the first signs of a cold or flu. However, it can be useful not only in the home medicine cabinet but also in the bathroom or kitchen. Simply drop two tablets into the clogged drain, pour boiling water over them, and wait fifteen minutes. The acetylsalicylic acid in it will easily remove food residues, hair, or grease.

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