For some reason around this time of the year, all the drains in our house are clogged or are at least sluggish. Perhaps, it is because we live in a house that was constructed in 1859, who knows. The pipes have certainly been updated since then, but nonetheless they get sluggish in the early summer. Therefore, part of our summer ritual is to flush the gunk out of all our pipes.  Some people air out their homes and clean their windows as summer arrives, we clean out our pipes.

Here’s my simple recipe for getting the gunk out. Its fun to watch, too. 

1. Put a cup of baking soda down the drain
2. Add a cup of vinegar
3. Give it 5 minutes and then pour boiling water down the drain. I found boiling water works better then simply using hot water from the sink.

This process unclogs and deodorizes the pipes.  The combination of baking soda and vinegar breaks down fatty acids from soap and glycerin, allowing the clog to easily wash down the drain.

What are some of your spring rituals? Please share and I will continue to share.