Advantages And Disadvantages Of Using Baking Soda

Use Baking Soda to Unclog a Drain, You Won’t Regret It

These days, more people prefer to go natural in their choice of household cleaning products. This means toxic cleaning supplies are out of the picture. So what can you use in place of chemical drain cleaners? Baking soda and vinegar.

Yes, both products have the combined capabilities to break down scum, soap residue, sludge and other acids that may have caused the clog. As the mixture expands, as you might have seen during an experiment in science class, it also pushes the clog down the drain. But even if they are natural, they still have to be used with caution.

Safety First

• Never use vinegar-baking soda combo with other toxic cleaners, such as bleach and chemical drain cleaners, as this will create vapor that are harmful to your health.

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• Use them according to instructions to avoid any problems on your health and safety.

• Always keep ingredients out of children’s reach.

Disadvantage of chemical cleaners

Toxic household cleaners are undoubtedly a popular choice, but they can be harmful to you and the environment. They contain ingredients that are quite hazardous

Lye or caustic soda, also known as sodium hydroxide that is contained in chemical drain openers is highly corrosive. It can burn skin and eyes with direct contact. It is also known as a respiratory irritant and harmful to the lungs. Prolonged exposure can result in chronic skin irritation and ulceration of the nasal passages. The same ingredients can be found in disinfectants and cleaners for the oven, bathroom and toilet bowl.

For your safety and that of your family, take the natural alternative.

How to Clean a Clogged Drain with Baking Soda

Ingredients

• Baking