Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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The harsh chemicals reek for drain cleaners. I'm looking for alternatives - pre-made or make myself. Thanks!

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Dragonfly · Answer 1 · 2012-03-02 16:23:46Z UTC

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1/4 cup baking soda, followed by 1/4 cup vinegar.

Wait 5 min and pour in a kettle of boiling water.

Will dissolve grease & soap scum, but won't break down a big wad of hair (ask me how I know!)

answered Mar 2 2012 at 16:23

Dragonfly
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Lye should do the trick on the hair. – Matt Mar 2 2012 at 18:53

My mom always did this, so she passed this on to me! We've never had problems with our drains, so it seems to be working! – JeJ Mar 3 2012 at 1:16

Matt · Answer 2 · 2012-03-02 16:57:14Z UTC

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Most drain cleaners are some sort of caustic (basic) compound. Simple solution of lye should do the trick.

answered Mar 2 2012 at 16:57

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+1, I use a little bit of pure lye in some hot water. – raney Mar 3 2012 at 1:57

Faky McFakerson · Answer 3 · 2012-03-03 01:10:30Z UTC

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Nothing beats a drain auger/snake.

answered Mar 3 2012 at 1:10

Firestorm · Answer 4 · 2012-03-02 16:54:48Z UTC

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For hair, etc., there are enzymatic drain openers that are VERY effective -- and they can be used weekly to keep the drains clean as well.

I like Earthworm Natural Enzyme-Based Family-Safe Drain Cleaner

answered Mar 2 2012 at 16:54

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subrosa · Answer 5 · 2012-03-03 02:57:22Z UTC

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I too use Earthworm. It seems to work better than others.

answered Mar 3 2012 at 2:57

Anyone have a non-toxic recipe or an alternative for the equivalent of Draino?