# Baking Soda and Vinegar Drain Cleaning

> Natural household method to deodorize and freshen sink drains

This household tip uses a chemical reaction between baking soda and white vinegar to break down mild buildup and remove drain odors. The foaming mixture works through grease and soap scum before being washed away with hot water. It offers an easy, chemical-free way to maintain bathroom and kitchen drains.

## How it works

Pour 1/2 cup of baking soda into the sink drain, followed by a cup of white vinegar. Allow the foaming reaction to fizz for 10-15 minutes, then flush with hot water.

## What it is for

- Deodorize smelly bathroom or kitchen sink drains
- Clear minor soap scum and grease buildup in pipes
- Maintain sink drainage without using caustic chemical cleaners

## Key points

- Pour 1/2 cup of baking soda directly into the sink drain
- Add 1 cup of white vinegar over the baking soda
- Let the foaming mixture sit and fizz for 10 to 15 minutes
- Flush the drain thoroughly with hot water

## Pricing

Free

## Details

- Type: Tip
- Category: [Lifestyle](https://xiry.app/topics/lifestyle.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: other
- For: Homeowners and renters looking for simple, non-toxic cleaning methods
- Alternative to: Drano, Liquid-Plumr
- Tags: cleaning, diy, home hacks, plumbing, deodorizing

## Why it was saved

- [@carolina.mccauley, 14 September 2023](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxLagmGxrKu/): Breaks down buildup and clears minor odors in sink drains without harsh commercial chemicals.

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Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/baking-soda-and-vinegar-drain-cleaning

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