Cleaning enthusiasts have been trying a viral trend to unclog drains - and claim it works wonders. We all dread chores, such as sorting out blocked drains, but the tasks have to be done to keep the house in check. At first instance, many people might book a plumber, but this can prove rather costly down the line. Luckily, social media users have been sharing their cleaning hacks and highlighted one particular trend of using salt.
Last week, popular content creator Lynsey Queen of Clean, shared how she uses the household staple to unclog her drains. Her followers flocked to the comment section and praised the helpful tip. One person said: "Salt is amazing isn’t it? Aside from adding to food." Another commented: "I didn’t know about the benefits of salt - thanks for this.".
Experts have also weighed in on the cheap hack and said it works better alongside a homemade mixture. Clare, from Bust The Dust, says mixing baking soda, white vinegar and salt “works just as well, if not better, than many of the products you’ll find in stores”. The DIY drain recipe is not only “affordable", but also works "faster" than other methods.
Clare explained that the impressive ingredients “create a powerful reaction that breaks down grease, hair, soap scum, and food particles” that typically cause blockages. For this method, simply pour 100g of table salt and 200g of baking soda into the blocked drain, followed by 500ml white vinegar.
“You’ll immediately notice a fizzy reaction as the vinegar reacts with the baking soda to break down debris," said Clare. The expert explained the mixture needs to sit for around 30 minutes before flushing the drain with boiling water. For “particularly stubborn clogs”, the process can be repeated to ensure the blockage is completely cleared.
