Salt as Homemade Drain Cleaner

A clever way to repurpose an everyday item.

Salt as Drain CleanerPhotos: Erica McCartney; Styling: Linden Elstran

Get a slow-moving drain flowing again and pour a solution of ½ cup of salt for every quart of hot water down the pipe.

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