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Homes & Gardens
Ottilie Blackhall

Why you shouldn't use baking soda and vinegar to unclog a drain, and what to use instead

A blue and white tiled bathroom with large bathtub with gold faucets, colorful artwork, and tiled archway to a shower behind.

A mix of vinegar and baking soda is often touted as being the best all-natural combination when it comes to home cleaning, but there's one specific task professional cleaners warn us not to use it for – unblocking pipes.

But why shouldn't you use baking soda and vinegar to unclog a drain? With both these natural ingredients providing strong degreasing effects and deodorizing properties, without harsh chemicals, it's surprising to hear that the combination could do your plumbing and pipes more harm than good.

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