Hint: vinegar is involved.

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Plus, how to prevent clogs in the future.

Welcome to Ask A Trainer from F.H. Furr where local homeowners receive answers to their questions about their property. Lucy from Warrenton recently asked, “What is drain cleaning, and can it solve my ...

Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that the chemicals we use to unclog backed-up drains are harmful to our health and the environment. Can you suggest safer alternative products or methods? -Amy Smith, Rome, ...