Baking Soda Sink

Most sink nuisances fall into two categories: organic buildup (grease, food particles, hair) and inorganic mineral deposits (lime scale, rust, soap scum). Baking soda addresses both, though in very different ways.

| Issue | Baking Soda Works? | Better Option | |--------|--------------------|----------------| | Hair clog | No | Drain snake or hair dissolver | | Fully blocked drain | No | Plunger/snake/professional | | Hard water scale | Poor | Vinegar or descaler | | Persistent bad smell despite cleaning | Possibly not | Check vent pipe or biofilm in drain | baking soda sink