I've been dealing with a slow-draining sink in my bathroom lately, and it's driving me nuts. Usually, I'd just grab one of those chemical drain cleaners from the store, pour it down, and call it a day. But recently, my sister was over and she gave me this whole lecture about how bad those chemicals are for your pipes and the environment and blah blah blah... you know how sisters can be, lol.
Anyway, she convinced me to try a natural method instead—baking soda and vinegar. I was skeptical at first because it sounded like something you'd do for a science fair volcano, not a clogged drain. But I gave it a shot anyway. It fizzed up pretty impressively, and after rinsing with hot water, the drain did seem to flow better. But honestly, it didn't clear it completely, and I ended up doing it twice more before it felt decent.
On the other hand, chemical cleaners always seemed quicker and more effective to me. Pour it in, wait a bit, flush with hot water, and boom—problem solved. But now I'm wondering if maybe my sister has a point about the long-term damage or whatever.
Curious what everyone else prefers. Do you stick with the heavy-duty chemical stuff because it's quick and easy, or have you switched to natural methods? And if you've tried both, did you notice any real difference in how well they worked?
