It happens. The drain is clogged again. Maybe it’s hair. Maybe it’s toothpaste. Who cares. It needs to go away. Before you run out and spend five dollars on your favorite clog remover, answer the following question:

What the heck is Sodium Hydroxide?

It’s Lye. And it’s probably in your favorite drain de-clogger.

Clog removers can be dangerous. It’s bad for your lungs, skin, eyes; it can even bad for your home’s plumbing system.

So, why not save the time, the money, your health and the environment and use this old recipe for unclogging a pesky drain:

Pour a handful of baking soda down the drain.
Follow it with a half cup of vinegar.
And quickly follow that with boiling water.

This is one of many ways to eliminate harsh cleaning products from your cabinets. The folks at Mom’s Budget have compiled a list of safe recipes that are budget friendly ways to keep your home sparkling.