Here is a helpful tip for you homeowners out there that face drain clogs and garbage disposal odors. This came from one of the Home Warranty Companies that I often recommend when asking for a one year home warranty when one of my buyer's is purchasing a home; or when it's my seller who has to provide the home warranty.
When facing a clogged drain, instead of using chemical drain cleaners to clear a clogged tub or sink, pour 1 cup of baking soda and 1 cup of salt down the drain, and then follow with 1 cup of white vinegar. Let it sit 15 - 20 minutes, then follow with a pot of boiling water. I have actually used this myself - and it works!
For those homeowners out there who constantly face garbage disposal odor (drives me crazy!), try this: Fill an ice cube tray with a mixture of 1/2 vinegar and 1/2 water. Once the cubes are frozen, place 2 - 3 cubes down the disposal a week for about a month. Besides keeping the disposal clean and odor-free, this will help sharpen the blades also! (Grinding lemon peels in your disposer will also work well for odors).
Hope you enjoy this tip!
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For those of us that have septic tanks.We have found this solution to work very nice. Put 2 or 3 Tablespoons of active yeast in your septic tank,once a month.It causes the Bacteria ot ferment and eventually dissolve.We buy the yeast at Sam's in bulk.Refergate any opened packs. This is the same yeast I use to make bread.This works in old or new septic tanks.
Shirley - thank you so much for the tip! I can use this tip for my Real Estate clients looking to buy homes with septic tanks. Great information!
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