And you realize that the most powerful tool in your home was never in the garage. It was in the back of the pantry, next to the birthday candles and the forgotten box of cornstarch. Long live the white powder. Long live baking soda. After you unclog the toilet, pour one cup of baking soda down the drain once a month, followed by hot water. This prevents the next clog before it begins. Your pipes—and your future self—will thank you.

If you suspect a grease or soap-scum clog, mix ½ cup of table salt with your baking soda before adding vinegar. Salt acts as an abrasive. As the gas bubbles rise, the salt crystals scrape the inside of the trap like millions of tiny scrub brushes.

Pour slowly. Do not dump. As the vinegar hits the baking soda, the fizz will erupt. It will look like a science experiment gone wrong. Let it. The foam will climb the sides of the bowl. This is the carbon dioxide doing its work.

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