Putting lemons down your drains could have a huge benefit but you’ll want to get this job done as quickly as possible. With the weather turning colder and wetter in autumn, you’ll want to make sure your drains aren’t clogged to prevent any issues with your home.
October can mean heavy rain and turbulent weather conditions which often present difficulties for your house. Blocked drains may not be able to cope with heavy rainfall and it’s important to prevent this issue while you still have time.
Lemon juice can be an affordable and natural way to clear out your drains.
Meyer’s suggest using the fruit as a cleaning product and says this household hack is worth trying.
It says: “Lemon juice is one of the “tried and true” unclogging remedies that many homeowners love.
“To put this trick into action, you will first want to pour some boiling water down the drain to loosen any existing buildup.
“If you can feel the buildup loosening, but can also feel that there is still some buildup, you might want to use a sink plunger to clear out some of the rest.”
Homeowners are increasingly looking for cheap and natural ways to clean at home rather than spending money on expensive chemical products.
If you have continued issues with your drains, you should seek professional help.
Once your drains are clear, it’s important to keep on top of the job and make sure you’re not leaving this task until it’s too late.
It can be costly to pay for repairs so you’ll want to make sure you prioritise this job so you won’t need to worry about facing bigger issues.
You can purchase lemons from your local supermarket with prices costing as little as 30p from Sainsbury’s.