The clogged drain - While there are several non-toxic drain cleaners on the market, some of the best ones are the ones you can easily make at home. Here' a few to try:Baking Soda-Based Drain Cleaner
1/2 cup baking soda
1/2 cup of salt
1/8 cup of cream of tarter
Boiling water
Mix dry ingredients together and pour down the drain followed by boiling water. Repeat until clear.
Vinegar-Based Cleaner
1 cup of vinegar
1/2 cup of baking soda
Boiling water
Dissolve baking soda and vinegar in boiling water: pour the solution down the drain. Cover it with a drain plug for several minute and flush with hot tap water until clog breaks.
Salt-Based Cleaner
1/2 cup of salt
Boiling Water
Pour salt down the drain, followed by boiling water; flush with hot tap water.
You can find these recipes and more in Green Clean: The Environmentally Sound Guide To Cleaning Your Home
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