Known for cleaning surfaces or descaling, white vinegar can also be used to maintain pipes.
Among the daily annoyances that always arise at the wrong time, we find clogged sinks. Stagnant and brackish water, bad smells and even flooding are the consequences of this situation. In the vast majority of cases, poor maintenance is the cause. Over time, various residues (soap, food, hair, etc.) accumulate on the walls to the point of clogging them.
Whether for regular maintenance or unclogging, we often use chemicals that are sometimes dangerous to handle.such as caustic soda, very corrosive. They can also be quite expensive to use since you usually have to pour half a bottle at once. However, you can use a natural and inexpensive product to prevent a sink from clogging or to unclog it: white vinegar.
Vinegar to maintain or unclog a sink
This one has found a place in cabinets in place of many chemical products. Its acidity and alcohol content give it descaling, degreasing, antimicrobial and fungistatic properties.. It is not a disinfectant or an antifungal since it does not kill germs or molds, but blocks their development. Pouring it regularly into the sink siphon therefore limits the agglomeration of residues. This not only prevents the formation of clogs, but also limits bad smells.
For an even more effective action or if the sink is already clogged, you can combine it with baking soda. This is particularly effective against mold. It also has slightly abrasive properties that will help remove deposits from the walls. Moreover, it reacts by foaming on contact with vinegar. The mixture will therefore gain in volume and stick to the walls. To unclog a sink, eliminate stagnant water then pour the two products. Leave on for at least thirty minutes and top up with boiling water.