De-Clog Your Drain and Other Uses for Alka-Seltzer [MacGyver Tip]

Category: Science/Tech | Posted by laraib 1439 days ago

Home design weblog Apartment Therapy says that whether you need to quickly de-clog your drain or brighten your toilet, a tab or two of Alka-Seltzer is just the ticket.This won't work for serious clogs, but it's a low cost solution for a moderately clogged kitchen sink. First drop in a couple Alka-Seltzer tablets down the sink, and follow it up with a chaser of vinegar (1 cup). Allow for the chemical reaction to work its magic for about 2 minutes, then run the hot water at full force to help jettison out the debris. A bonus is your drain should smell better too.The post and several commenters also claim Alka-Seltzer as great for cleaning glass oven cookware, your microwave dish, or your tea pot. It doesn't come close to the many uses for baking soda, but then again, baking soda is an active ingredient in Alka-Seltzer. Photo by ShutterCat7. How to: Clean Around the House with Alka-Seltzer [Apartment Therapy]