似乎每5年，我和邻居得请水管工来疏通一次厨房的下水道。有一次是（以前的）邻居把剩下的米饭倒入下水道，他付了所有的费用。一般是我和邻居分担费用。

上个星期，水管又堵上了。这次，“淹了厨房”（谢天谢地，没有淹到厅里的地毯）。而且，让楼下的一家邻居受影响。唉

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所需材料：

在进行这项清洁任务之前，请准备好以下材料。

• 小苏打

• 白醋或苹果醋

• 开水

• 干净的布或排水塞

如何用小苏打和醋疏通下水道

用小苏打和醋清洁下水道是治疗轻微堵塞的一种非常有效的方法。“醋和小苏打的组合会引发化学反应，有助于分解堵塞物，”Oliveira 说。对于严重或持续的堵塞，你应该联系专业水管工寻求帮助。

1. 如果下水道有积水，请使用水桶尽可能多地清除积水。

2. 将 1/2 杯小苏打倒入下水道。

3. 将 1/2 杯醋慢慢倒入下水道。

4. 立即用干净的布或排水塞盖住下水道，以增强发泡效果。

5. 让小苏打和醋混合物静置约 30 分钟至 1 小时，然后取走布或排水塞。

6. 烧开一壶水。

7. 慢慢将其倒入下水道，让热水慢慢流过管道。

8. 打开水龙头，看看排水情况如何。

9. 如果堵塞仍然存在，你可能需要重复该过程。

How to Unclog a Drain With Baking Soda

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Materials Needed 

Before tackling this cleaning task, have these materials on hand.

• Baking soda

• White vinegar or apple cider vinegar

• Boiling water

• Clean cloth or drain plug

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How to Unclog a Drain With Baking Soda and Vinegar 

Cleaning a drain with baking soda and vinegar is a highly effective way to treat minor clogs. "The combination of vinegar and baking soda triggers a chemical reaction that helps break down the clog," says Oliveira. For severe or persistent clogs, you should contact a professional plumber for assistance.

1. If the drain has standing water, use a bucket to eliminate as much as possible.

2. Pour 1/2 cup of baking soda down the drain.

3. Pour 1/2 cup of vinegar into the drain slowly.

4. Immediately cover the drain with a clean cloth or drain plug to enhance the effectiveness of the foaming action.

5. Let the baking soda and vinegar mixture sit for about 30 minutes to an hour, then remove the cloth or drain plug.

6. Boil a pot of water.

7. Pour it slowly into the drain, giving it time to move through the pipes.

8. Let water flow from the tap to see how well it drains.

9. If the clog remains, you may need to repeat the process.