Unclog your drain safely: clear plugged pipes with these simple, nontoxic solutions - Home and Family - Brief Article

Natural Health, July, 2003

YOU DON'T NEED PRODUCTS LIKE DRANO, which releases harmful fumes and contains skin-irritating lye, to unstop a backed-up drain. Instead, use a product that contains natural clog-clearing enzymes; we like to use Earth Friendly Earth Enzymes Drain Opener ($9.39 for 2 pounds; 800-335-3267; www .ecos.com).

Or create your own solution by dissolving 1 cup baking soda in 3 cups boiling-hot water and pour the mixture into your drain. These solutions work best if you use them as soon as you detect a slow drain and use them at least every other day for a week (use the baking soda solution twice a day). Once your drain clears, treat your pipes once a week to prevent future backups.