Is baking soda and vinegar safe for clearing pipes?

[Zyni]

Yep, the ingredients used for making those science fair project volcanoes. Is it safe to use to clear clogged pipes or will it hurt the pipes?

 

[JohnKay]

Hi Zyni

The only correct advice would be to only use a product formulated for the purpose. As far as I know soda and vinegar will neutralise each other, and be of little use.

 

[Arouse1973]

You dont mix them together. Put the soda down first, leave for 5 mins then poor in the vinegar. It is supposed to be quite good.
Adam

 

[Zyni]

Hi Zyni

The only correct advice would be to only use a product formulated for the purpose. As far as I know soda and vinegar will neutralise each other, and be of little use.

They don't neutralize each other, they create a bubbling reaction. That's why I wondered if it was okay to use.

Thanks, Arouse. It seemed like it would be good, but I didn't want to harm the pipes.

 

[JohnKay]

Oh well, that shows how much I know about chemistry !

 

[Arouse1973]

They don't neutralize each other, they create a bubbling reaction. That's why I wondered if it was okay to use.

Thanks, Arouse. It seemed like it would be good, but I didn't want to harm the pipes.

Go for it.

 

[Zyni]

Oh well, that shows how much I know about chemistry !

Haha. I know from the kids science fair projects, lol. Baking soda and vinegar volcanoes.

I gave it a try, Arouse, and it worked well. Thanks again.