A group of Mrs Hinch fans has advised others how they can unclog drains blocked with hair without blowing their weekly budget.
The helpful piece of household wisdom was offered in response to a woman who'd been fretting over the blockages in the shower and sink drains of her rented home.
Such blockages are - frustratingly - all too common, especially if - like this woman - you have a head of long hair to maintain and can get quite smelly if you don't take action.
Thankfully, this doesn't necessarily mean splashing out on pricey cleaning products or spending all afternoon hunched over your sink.
The method suggested by the cleaning gurus couldn't be simpler to follow and can be carried out in just ten minutes. All you'll need to do is whip together an easy-peasy concoction of boiling water, white vinegar, and baking soda.
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The long-haired woman had reached out for tips via the popular Facebook group Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips, where members regularly offer hacks and suggestions on all things clean and tidy.
The homemade boiling water, white vinegar, and baking soda combo proved to be a particular favourite among houseproud members.
One person encouraged: “Pour boiling hot water down the drain, then pour baking soda and a cup of white vinegar down and leave for 10 minutes. Then pour another kettle of boiling water again to clear it.”
Another responded: “Had the same problem and used the old-fashioned method of baking soda and white vinegar down the sink and let it sit for about 10 minutes. I then poured boiling water down the drain. Since then, they have never been blocked again. Hope that helps.”
Many may well already have white vinegar and baking soda knocking about in their kitchen cupboard. However, as a number of people have pointed out, these ingredients probably won't cost you an arm and a leg.
One person noted baking soda costs approximately 55p in Asda, while white vinegar can be purchased for as little as 29p at some supermarkets, bringing the total cost of this hack to around 84p.
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