Advantage: Cost Efficiency. Cost efficiency is an advantage in some ways and a disadvantage in others. As technology improves on existing processes and showcases new ways to accomplish tasks, machines are able to produce the same -- if not more -- output than humans in certain industries.
Clogged Drain Home Remedies. Submitted anonymously. If your drain backs up frequently, (we had a problem with our basement backing up) Boil water and mix in a lot of vinegar. Oily type buildups can be a problem, and vinegar is great for breaking up oily things, especially when mixed with boiling water. We use about 1/2 gallon of vinegar and 5 gallons of boiling/extra hot water about twice a year and haven't had a backup since!
Plunge the drain. Use a small, sink size plunger to agitate the clogged-up material. Create a seal and push up and down on the rubber base of the plunger. 1  Plunging works best if you fill the tub or sink with water. 2  The added pressure from the water will help force open the clog.