🛠️ How to Unclog Your Kitchen Sink — with Baking Soda!

Is your kitchen sink not draining properly?
Don’t panic — and definitely don’t pour in harsh chemicals right away. There’s a simple, cheap, and eco-friendly fix using something you probably already have in your cupboard: baking soda and vinegar.

Here’s how to do it, and how to avoid clogs in the future.

✅ Step-by-Step: Unclog Your Sink with Bicarbonate

You’ll need:

• Boiling water
• ½ cup of baking soda (also called sodium bicarbonate)
• 1 cup of white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• A plug or cloth to cover the drain

Instructions:

1. Boil a kettle of water. Pour about half of it slowly down the drain.
2. Add ½ cup of baking soda straight into the drain.
3. Pour 1 cup of vinegar slowly down. It will fizz and bubble — this is normal!
4. Cover the drain with a cloth or plug to keep the reaction inside the pipes. Wait 15–30 minutes.
5. Pour the rest of the hot water down to rinse it all out.

That’s it — blockage gone, no plumber needed.

🔒 How to Prevent Clogs in the First Place

A few easy habits can save you from future trouble:

• Use a sink strainer. It catches food scraps and stops them from going down the drain.
• Never pour grease, oil or food fat down the sink. Let it cool, then throw it in the bin.
• Rinse with hot water after washing up — it helps dissolve leftover soap and grease.
• Do the baking soda + vinegar trick once a month to keep everything flowing.

It takes five minutes and saves you the hassle (and cost) of a plumber.

🎥 Want to See It in Action?

We made a short video that shows exactly how to do this trick at home.
👉 Watch the YouTube tutorial here
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💡 Extra Tip

If you’re living in a student studio, following the Flemish rental regulation, keeping your kitchenette drain clean is your responsibility. A clog isn’t just inconvenient — if it overflows or causes damage, you might be held liable. So be proactive!

🧽 Clean smart. Live easy. Stay ahead of small problems before they become big ones.

👉 Here are some useful links:
https://for-rent-leuven.com/houserules-maintenance-how-to-prevent-clogs-in-your-drains/