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Easy Maintenance Tips For The Homeowner

For clogged up sinks and drains, don't reach for liquid plumber or some sort of commercialized "drainpipe cleaner." Most clogs happen when grease builds up and impacts in the pipe. Hair can also accumulate. Using hardcore chemicals that are in commercial cleaners is overkill, like using a shotgun to kill a mouse. Over time and several uses the commercial drain clearing products can do more harm than good. The chemicals are so harsh that they will literally eat away copper pipe until there is a pipe burst. That would be a major problem.

Here is a nice solution for clearing clogged drains that is time tested and even has the seal of approval from Ann Landers... For clogged sinks measure 1 cup of dry baking soda and pour it into the drain. Next measure 4 cups of cheap white vinegar and pour that into the drain so it mixes with the baking powder. The mixture will be strong enough to clear grease and trapped hair without killing your pipes in the process.

All the bachelors in the house will love this next solution. Your kitchen sink is used alot and eventually soap scum will build up. If your sink is the standard issue metal variety, it will dull up quick and keeping it clean will become a pain. Go to home depot or Lowes and grab a package of gel gloss. Clean your sink, and apply gel gloss after. The gel gloss is a great finish for your sink that only requires a quick wipe down to get that sink looking brand new again. No soapscum and no hassles cleaning.