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Sodium carbonate decahydrate (Na₂CO₃·10H₂O), colloquially “soda crystals,” is a mild alkali (pH ~11 in 1% solution). Historically used for laundry and water softening, it is widely recommended anecdotally for drain cleaning. However, no standardized study has validated its mechanism or efficacy.