Because one of the ingredients used is lemon, the drano substance will add a fresh smell to your space that pairs well with spring. This DIY drano is also ideal for use as regular maintenance. It’ll keep your drains in their best shape without costing you much money or forcing you to inhale harsh chemicals.

Ingredients

• Boiling-hot water
• Baking soda (about a cup)
• Fresh-squeezed lemon juice (about a cup)

Equipment

• Spoon or funnel (optional)
• Tub stopper or rag

Instructions

Run the hot water: If your water doesn't get super hot, boil a big pot of water on the stove, then pour it down the drain. Wait for the water to drain.

Pour in the baking soda: Slowly send about a cup of baking soda down the drain, using a spoon or funnel as necessary. Do it little by little.

Add the lemon juice: Slowly pour the lemon juice on top of the baking soda. This will cause a fizzy, bubbly chemical reaction.

Cover and wait: Use your tub stopper or a rag to cover the drain, and wait. Give the mixture enough time to work, about a half hour, and keep it covered the whole time.

Run water again: Uncover the drain and send piping-hot water down it (again, either from the faucet or heated on the stovetop), letting it run for a few minutes. Wait for it all to drain. Is it draining faster than before?

Repeat as necessary: If your drain is super clogged, it may take a few rounds. Repeat this process two to four times a year, depending on your household.

Have you been able to make this DIY drano? Did it unclog your drains?

Article and Photo Source: The Kitchn