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5 Minute Fix: Unblocking Kitchen Pipes

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5 Minute Fix: Unblocking Kitchen Pipes

Uck, a clogged sink is caused by all those scrapes of food blocking up the pipes. Unblocking a sink can be easier than you think, here's how to unclog in under 5 minutes Uck, a clogged sink is caused by all those scrapes of food blocking up the pipes. Unblocking a sink can be easier than you think, here's how to unclog in under 5 minutes

Step 1: Alka Seltzer

Find three Alka Seltzer tablets and crumble them down the plug hole.

Step 2: Vinegar

Next pour in roughly 250 millimetres of vinegar. You'll be able to hear the fizzing as the chemical reaction happens, it might even foam up into the sink.

Step 3: Leave for 2 minutes

Leave it for a couple of minutes to do the work, then run the hot tap to rinse. That should have done the job but if you've still got a problem then you need to have a look at "How to unblock a sink" for more help. Sorted.

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