We’ve all been there: the dreaded clogged toilet. It’s inconvenient, messy, and sometimes downright embarrassing—especially when no amount of flushing seems to make a difference. Recently, our own household faced a blockage so bad that we couldn’t fix it ourselves. In desperation, we called a plumber… and what happened next completely surprised us.
The Unexpected Solution
We were expecting the plumber to arrive with a toolbox full of professional equipment—maybe a heavy-duty plunger, a snake, or even a hydro-jet system. Instead, he came in, smiled, and asked, “Do you have any baking soda and vinegar?”
We were puzzled. Baking soda and vinegar? For a toilet clog? Surely, that was too simple. But he assured us that this was a tried-and-true method he often used for mild to moderate blockages—and that it could save people a lot of money and trouble.
How He Did It
Here’s exactly what he did:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of baking soda
- 2 cups of vinegar (white vinegar works best)
- 1 kettle or large pot of hot (not boiling) water
Step-by-Step Process:
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