Four Household Items That Protect the Environment and Your Pocketbook

You'd be surprised to learn many household items serve dual or multiple purposes beyond their common uses. You'll be excited to know using them can save you money, protect the environment and extend the longevity of your belongings.

Today, in honor of  Earth Day, I'm sharing homemade concoctions to help you do the same. You'll want to make these solutions a permanent part of your cleaning routine whether you continue to recognize Earth Day or not.

Unclogging Drains and Freshening Sinks

If you've noticed your has started to drain slowly and you can't pinpoint a reason for the slow down, it probably is time to "flush" the drain. By flush, I mean clean/dissolve the materials that clump together and clog drains.

Some people call a plumber immediately. Hiring a professional to unclog your drain is expensive and may not be necessary. Some people will grab a solution like Liquid Plumber, adding to the amount of chemicals in the ecosystem. I use a simple homemade solution from items in my cabinets. It's safe, easy to make, consistently works well and allows me to repurpose items -- saving me money.

Here's my solution, which I use for regular maintenance:

Pour 3/4 cup of baking soda down the drain followed by 1/2 cup of white vinegar. Plug or cover the drain for about 30 minutes (I sometimes let it stay overnight). Rinse with hot water.

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