It worked! This all-natural DIY Drano recipe really worked. Not just once, but it did the trick two different times on my completely clogged toilet. (Yes, we have really crappy toilets–no pun intended.)
Let me tell you, I was one happy home owner upon discovering this simple, cheap, and safe DIY Drano solution! That’s because a plumber visit costs at least $150 and Drano and Liquid Plumbr scare the snot out of me. Seriously, listen to the warnings from the Liquid Plumbr company itself about the dangers of its product:
…Never use Liquid-Plumr with other drain-cleaning products. The bleach contained in Liquid-Plumr can react with other chemicals, such as ammonia, to create toxic vapors. Also, use of a plunger can be dangerous, as the product can damage skin, eyes and mucus membranes on contact…Handling lye in any form can cause chemical burns and skin damage, and ingesting it can result in permanent injury or death. (Source)
Do I want a chemical compound like that in my house, near my babies, in our water system? No spanks.
The best part, besides the fact that this all-natural DIY Drano actually works, is that it only requires two CHEAP ingredients out of my kitchen cabinets. Check out this DIY Drano recipe my 3-year-old could make and administer to said clogged toilet…
All-Natural DIY Drano Recipe
1) Into a clogged toilet filled with standing water, dump 1 cup of baking soda. Let it sink to the bottom.
2) If the toilet doesn’t have much water, add 1 gallon of boiling water to really get things moving.
3) Next, add 2 cups of vinegar slowly, so it won’t fizz over onto your floor. Ickkk!
4) Let it sit for a couple of hours and see if the water has drained. If it has not, let it sit overnight and then plunge, if needed, before flushing.
My Test Results of the DIY Drano
Tonight, I tossed in the DIY Drano and let it sit for a couple of hours. When I returned, the standing water was gone and the toilet flushed right away! However, the first time I used this all-natural DIY Drano recipe, I had to let the concoction sit overnight in the toilet. After a good plunging, it began to work a little better. I used the DIY Drano one more time, and after a few hours the toilet was completely unclogged.
From my research, it sounds like this is safe and effective to use in kitchen and bathroom sinks and drains, as well. One tip I read was to hold something over the opening of the drain so the fizz goes down it instead of back up and out. Obviously, I didn’t do this for my toilet!
May the toilet unclogging force be with you next time you give this DIY Drano a try!
Like this DIY all-natural household product? Try another thrifty, non-toxic solution that’s worked for us!
Make Your Own Non-Toxic Foaming Hand Soap – Incredibly easy and cheap!
Homemade Laundry Detergent – This will save you tons of money and leave your clothes clean without harmful chemicals.
All-Natural Homemade Disinfectant Spray – Clean any and all surfaces in your home with this safe and effective all-purpose cleaner.
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found this version to unclog drains (bathtubs, etc) courtesy of Molly Cover. I will be trying these!
oops, here is the webstie
http://thegoodhuman.com/2007/03/21/naturally-unclog-drain-with-vinegar/
Rachel, your family clogs toilets so bad they can’t be plunged to start working again? I’ve never heard of that. I guess you do eat all organic
You’re getting marked as “spam” from here on out, Liz…just saying.
won’t boiling water crack the porcelin bowl?
I’ve done it a few times (adding it to the already standing water in there) and had no problem. It mixes with the other water and isn’t boiling at that point. Be careful, though, that you don’t burn yourself!
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