Drain Maintenance

Prep: 5 min

A simple, effective drain maintenance mix that helps clear clogs and odors using common pantry ingredients, suitable for household upkeep and preventing blockages.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1 cup salt
  • 1/4 cup cream of tartar

Instructions

  1. Mix the baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar in a quart jar.
  2. Shake the jar well to combine the ingredients.
  3. Pour 1/4 cup of the dry mixture into the drain followed immediately by 1 cup of boiling water.
  4. Allow bubbling in the drain pipe to stop, then flush thoroughly with cold water.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

65 kcal 3% DV

Macronutrients

Protein 0g
Total Fat 0g
Carbs 15.4g 6% DV
Fiber 0.1g
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 16542.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 4127mg 88% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 8mg 1% DV
Iron 1mg 6% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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