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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!
Pour 1 cup of baking soda into the drain. Add 1 cup distilled vinegar. You'll see lots of foaming as the vinegar interacts with the baking soda. Let it sit for 30 minutes and don't use it at all. After 30 minutes, pour down 1 cup of boiling water (or run very hot water for 15-30 seconds). For stubborn clogs, you may need to repeat.