Boiling water definitely helps, but a couple things to keep in mind:
- It's great for grease and soap buildup, but won't do much for hair or bigger clogs.
- Don't use boiling water if you've got PVC pipes—hot tap water is safer to avoid warping.
- Tossing some baking soda and vinegar down there once a month can boost the effect (plus, it's cheap and eco-friendly).
Honestly, regular maintenance beats calling me at 2 am to fish out mystery clogs...just sayin'.
"Don't use boiling water if you've got PVC pipes—hot tap water is safer to avoid warping."
Wish I'd known this sooner... I once poured boiling water down my bathroom sink thinking I was being all eco-friendly and proactive. Ended up warping the pipe and flooding the cabinet below. Lesson learned the soggy way.
You're definitely not alone—I did the exact same thing a couple years ago thinking I was being smart and eco-conscious. Ended up with a cabinet full of soggy towels and an unexpected plumbing bill. Now I stick to hot tap water and vinegar-baking soda combos. Live and learn, right? At least we're trying to do the right thing, even if it sometimes backfires...
Had a similar issue at my place—thought coffee grounds were great for drains until I spent half a Saturday snaking pipes. Now it's strictly vinegar and hot water here too... cheaper and less hassle.
Been there too, coffee grounds seem harmless until they're not. Vinegar and hot water's solid, but baking soda's also underrated—cheap, easy, and keeps things fresh without the plumber drama... learned that one the hard way.
