A drain can become the filthiest area in a home as it will attract bacteria, mold and even flies to a kitchen or bathroom if it is not cleaned properly ...

Unpleasant odors: Foul odors are one of the most obvious signs it's time to clean your kitchen sink drain. "Bad smells ...

Blocked drains caused by grease build-up can be tackled using salt and boiling water, according to ITV This Morning's Lynsey Crombie, who says the natural method helps absorb grease.

Having a clear and efficient drain system makes home sanitation, personal hygiene, and cooking so much easier. You can quickly feel the effects of a stubborn clog — nasty smells from decaying food, ...

water pouring out of the faucet of a kitchen sink - Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images Rochester says to mix 1 cup of water with equal parts vinegar and pour it into your sink after you've ...

If you haven't got a drain snake to hand, the plumbing guru suggested a "quick DIY alternative" - simply straighten out a ...

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Requests for recipes for homemade cleaners and nontoxic pesticides are constant, so here are a couple to clip and keep in your utility drawer. For slow drains, use a half-cup each of baking soda, salt ...

With all puns possibly intended, most folks know the sinking feeling of a clogged drain. These inconveniences typically come at the worst time, when the sink is full of food, toothpaste or worse items ...

Knowing how to unclog a shower drain is a skill that is sure to come in handy again and again, so learning the proper techniques to get rid of mineral buildup and clogs—without making a bigger mess—is ...

Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that the chemicals we use to unclog backed-up drains are harmful to our health and the environment. Can you suggest safer alternative products or methods? -Amy Smith, Rome, ...

Laboratory Technical Project Manager Gianmarco Chumbe has been part of the CNET Home team since 2018. He is in charge of developing and carrying out testing procedures for a wide variety of home ...