The bathroom sink and shower have been draining too slowly. I did the white vinegar and hot water thing in the sink and it helped a little.

I have a teakettle full of white vinegar that’s been at a bare simmer on the stove for two days, charming off the hard-water solids. There’s probably about a gallon. Is it safe to pour that down the shower drain, or will that destroy the pipes?

Or could I if I let it cool a little but still hot?

I’d like to unclog them without using Drano or calling a plumber if it’s something I can do. I’d just prefer not to kill the plumbing if I can help it.

The plumbing in that part of the house is about 35 years old.

Thank you.

Topics: plumbing, drains, pipes, clogged drains, white vinegar