I've tried the baking soda and vinegar thing too—honestly, felt more like a science fair project than actual plumbing maintenance. It cleared minor clogs okay, but didn't seem to do much for long-term buildup. Ended up just buying one of those cheap plastic drain snakes online...gross but oddly satisfying seeing what it pulled out. So far that's been the most reliable eco-friendly fix for me.
Yeah, those plastic snakes are oddly satisfying...but careful with the cheap ones. Had one snap on me mid-pull—definitely not fun fishing out broken plastic bits. Now I stick with sturdier reusable ones, bit pricier but worth the peace of mind.
Had a similar experience myself—cheap snake snapped halfway through, and I spent a good hour fishing bits out with tweezers. Now I swear by baking soda and vinegar monthly...cheap, eco-friendly, and zero drama. Plus, tenants appreciate drains that don't smell like swamp water.
Yeah, gotta admit I was pretty skeptical about the whole baking soda and vinegar thing at first. Seemed too simple to actually do anything useful, you know? But after seeing it work firsthand a couple of times, I had to dial back my doubts a bit. Still not convinced it's the miracle solution some people claim, but it's definitely solid for regular maintenance—especially if you're trying to avoid another snake disaster (been there myself...not fun).
One thing I've noticed is that it doesn't always cut it for tougher clogs or serious build-up. Still, can't argue with the eco-friendly angle and tenants definitely prefer drains that don't reek. Might not ditch my tools completely just yet, but your monthly routine sounds like a smart move overall.
Yeah, same here—I was pretty doubtful at first too. Baking soda and vinegar's decent for keeping things fresh, but it's definitely not a heavy-duty fix. I've seen it fall short plenty of times on hair clogs or kitchen grease build-up...those situations usually need something stronger or mechanical intervention. Still, it's a good preventive measure, especially if you're consistent. Plus, tenants do appreciate not having harsh chemicals around, so that's a win. Just gotta keep expectations realistic, I guess.
