Sunday21 Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 I used to have a problem with a bathroom sink that was always getting stopped up. Someone told me to put boiling water and detergent down it once a week. Never had a problem since. i used to suffer from insomnia. I tried having the same bedtime and wake up time everyday. No sleeping in. Works a treat! Have you ever followed a tip that really works for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Backroads Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 I too have done the boiling water and detergent. It's awesome. The detergent also works great for clogged toilets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday21 Posted May 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 8 minutes ago, Backroads said: I too have done the boiling water and detergent. It's awesome. The detergent also works great for clogged toilets. Thanks! Did not know about the clogged toilets. Do you use boiling water on clogged toilets too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MormonGator Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 For iphones: Put your phone on airplane mode and it'll charge faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefche Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 12 hours ago, Sunday21 said: I used to have a problem with a bathroom sink that was always getting stopped up. Someone told me to put boiling water and detergent down it once a week. Never had a problem since. i used to suffer from insomnia. I tried having the same bedtime and wake up time everyday. No sleeping in. Works a treat! Have you ever followed a tip that really works for you? What kind of detergent? Laundry? Liquid or powder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday21 Posted May 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 1 hour ago, beefche said: What kind of detergent? Laundry? Liquid or powder? Dish washing detergent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefche Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 14 minutes ago, Sunday21 said: Dish washing detergent Wha??? Don't you get the Brady Bunch bubble situation when you do that? How much detergent and how much boiling water? I am so going to try this. I have a slow draining sink and I've tried Liquid Plumr to no avail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 I used to have a bathroom sink clog issue and finally used the plunger and sucked out a ton of hair. It did the trick. For cooking a turkey, the tips I use are 20 minutes per pound, cover with foil until the last hour. M. Sunday21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 For plugged up sink drains, unscrew the p-trap and clean it out. Put a bucket under it first to catch the water. Once you have the drain running free, use Roebic bacterial main line cleaner once a month. Doesn't hurt septic systems or city sewer systems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday21 Posted May 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 8 hours ago, beefche said: Wha??? Don't you get the Brady Bunch bubble situation when you do that? How much detergent and how much boiling water? I am so going to try this. I have a slow draining sink and I've tried Liquid Plumr to no avail. A kettle full of water and 1/4 cup of detergent. Detergent goes first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 11 hours ago, beefche said: Wha??? Don't you get the Brady Bunch bubble situation when you do that? How much detergent and how much boiling water? I am so going to try this. I have a slow draining sink and I've tried Liquid Plumr to no avail. When working with drains, you can use a variety of products to get rid of the goo. But it always works MUCH better if it is hot. Hence the boiling water. Dishwasher detergent or low-suds laundry detergent will both react chemically in a similar manner as lye and they don't suds up as much as hand dish soap. The advantage of some chemicals, is that they DO bubble up, actively giving off bubbles of gas. This bubbling action creates a "scrubbing" action. Dish soap does not do that. The bubbles are simple by-products of dish soap and don't do anything to help with clearing the clog. If you have a solid clog (like hair) the hair must be taken care of mechanically, not chemically. The bubbles of gas are insufficient for this purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroads Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 19 hours ago, Sunday21 said: Thanks! Did not know about the clogged toilets. Do you use boiling water on clogged toilets too? Just the detergent. We had it happen at our old house and our current one. We do about a cup of Dawn or your detergent of choice. Sunday21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroads Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 16 hours ago, beefche said: Wha??? Don't you get the Brady Bunch bubble situation when you do that? How much detergent and how much boiling water? I am so going to try this. I have a slow draining sink and I've tried Liquid Plumr to no avail. About a month ago, I finally attacked this one bathtub that had been having drain issues forever and I did not want to call the plumber. Mix about a cup each of Dawn and hydrogen peroxide with a couple tablespoons of salt. Poor it down the drain and COVER THAT DRAIN! Leave it overnight, then plunge away. You will have bubbles everywhere, but oh, it took care of that bathtub drain. Sunday21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 I keep lye on hand for making homemade soap and for making pretzels. 1/2 cup lye in the drain, a bit of water, let it set a few minutes (about 5-10 depending on how slow or plugged it might be) and wash it down. Drains clear and clean. Sunday21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MormonGator Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 16 minutes ago, Budget said: I keep lye on hand for making homemade soap Another soaper?! Sweet! I've been making homemade soap for years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday21 Posted May 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 6 hours ago, Backroads said: About a month ago, I finally attacked this one bathtub that had been having drain issues forever and I did not want to call the plumber. Mix about a cup each of Dawn and hydrogen peroxide with a couple tablespoons of salt. Poor it down the drain and COVER THAT DRAIN! Leave it overnight, then plunge away. You will have bubbles everywhere, but oh, it took care of that bathtub drain. Cover the drain with a plug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroads Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 1 hour ago, Sunday21 said: Cover the drain with a plug? Yup. Don't let the concotion escape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday21 Posted June 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 Folks, I broke my toilet. Boiling water and detergent caused the porcelain to crack the bowl. Now I have to buy a new toilet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zil Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 37 minutes ago, Sunday21 said: Folks, I broke my toilet. Boiling water and detergent caused the porcelain to crack the bowl. Now I have to buy a new toilet! So, sorry, Sunday21! What a pain. Hope you're able to find a good, honest plumber to fix it quick. Sunday21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSellers Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 27 minutes ago, zil said: Hope you're able to find a good, honest plumber to fix it quick. Installing a toilet is not difficult, especially in the all-in-one kits available at most home centers. Everything's included, even the seat and the wax ring. Instructions, too. Lehi David13, Sunday21 and mordorbund 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday21 Posted June 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 I have a good handyman...Mormon! zil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MormonGator Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 6 minutes ago, Sunday21 said: I have a good handyman...Mormon! Zil takes care of everything in the compound. I don't think she is Mormon though. I think she's an atheist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroads Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 3 hours ago, Sunday21 said: Folks, I broke my toilet. Boiling water and detergent caused the porcelain to crack the bowl. Now I have to buy a new toilet! Oh my! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zil Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 10 hours ago, MormonGator said: Zil takes care of everything in the compound. I don't think she is Mormon though. I think she's an atheist! I can't figure out whether to like this or request a "dislike" button. Atheist?! I hate to say it, but I'm not terribly surprised by the boiling water causing porcelain to crack - toilet water is cold, a rapid change in temperature (or enough of them) seems likely (to me) to cause the material to crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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