tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154341542671654923.post9174578221173186931..comments2024-02-10T01:36:18.958-06:00Comments on TexCyn Life: unclogging the RV sinkTexCynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05174615550131393975noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154341542671654923.post-29807793307666466062012-09-20T09:06:46.159-05:002012-09-20T09:06:46.159-05:00It seems like most of us here are pro-environment,...It seems like most of us here are pro-environment, which is pretty cool! Hehe. Natural ingredients are indeed safer to use. It’s a relatively simple matter, but it must be done properly so as to avoid damaging the plumbing system in the RV.Darryl Ioriohttp://www.milani.ca/british-columbia/new-westminster-bcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154341542671654923.post-7824335575494167082012-08-24T13:40:21.434-05:002012-08-24T13:40:21.434-05:00Right on, Bibi! Actually, I'll go for the natu...Right on, Bibi! Actually, I'll go for the natural method for unclogging sinks. It's friendlier for our pipes, because it doesn't damage them even though we keep doing it over and over, again and again. Hmm..I think you forgot to say that we need to use boiling water for better and faster results.Althea Tumlinhttp://brothersplumbing.ca/drain-repair-toronto/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154341542671654923.post-56875297719118255192012-07-26T14:38:22.429-05:002012-07-26T14:38:22.429-05:00You are right, Bibi! Vinegar and baking soda are c...You are right, Bibi! Vinegar and baking soda are common solutions for unclogging a sink. The use of baking soda in cleaning your drains and garbage disposal harsh also prevents you from using chemicals that leave odor and residue in your sink. Take care now!Carmella Vancilhttp://advancedplumbing.ca/coverage/mississauga.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154341542671654923.post-12477710820124971772012-07-12T10:15:59.141-05:002012-07-12T10:15:59.141-05:00Vinegar and baking soda technique are in fact, the...Vinegar and baking soda technique are in fact, the common natural solutions for unclogging sink and drains. However, if that doesn’t work, you need to proceed to the next solution, and that is the plunger and plumber’s snake technique. Here, you need to use a plunger alone, or together with the vinegar and baking soda solution. Again, if it doesn’t work, then consider snaking the drain with a plumber’s snake. After having tried everything, and still with no progress, you may need to call Mr. Plumber for that matter.Bibi Karpelhttp://aroundtheclockplumbinginc.com/plumbing-coral-springs-fl.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154341542671654923.post-24967339460607227932012-01-26T11:04:22.854-06:002012-01-26T11:04:22.854-06:00I tend to avoid cooking splattering types of food....I tend to avoid cooking splattering types of food. But my kitchen is surrounded by mini blinds, imagine trying to clean grease spots off those! When I clean those, I've found that the wet wipe type of cloths work best. <br />Winderly, I do the same. I avoid putting grease down my sink too, I use a coffee can to drain it into, then wipe the pans or whatever out with paper towels. I also use dawn as it really does break grease down. I'm going to do a baking soda test with vinegar in a jar just to see if the baking soda totally dissolves. Better do that outside huh? ;-)TexCynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05174615550131393975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154341542671654923.post-57448450043228394642012-01-26T09:54:42.213-06:002012-01-26T09:54:42.213-06:00Good to know! Since living on my 5th wheel, (goin...Good to know! Since living on my 5th wheel, (going on 6-7 years now) I've been extra special careful about wiping off all grease from pans and dishes with paper towels before running any water over them into the sink. I was told by other RVers that these little sinks are more prone to clogging due to that. So far I've had no clogs so there might be something tuit. :o)Winderly-Winderlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18238404502566844777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154341542671654923.post-11098817382981788612012-01-26T08:25:20.329-06:002012-01-26T08:25:20.329-06:00using some things in a rig with the plastic pipe o...using some things in a rig with the plastic pipe or what ever they used is always a concern. When I first got the rig I used that softscrub because I knew cleanser wasn't good. But now that its mentioned how it can sink to the bottom of the tank is a thought.<br />Thanks for that tip.JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05658713978278693047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154341542671654923.post-7705373955429025142012-01-25T22:07:04.301-06:002012-01-25T22:07:04.301-06:00Sandie, I've never had to use anything other t...Sandie, I've never had to use anything other than a light cleaner either. I guess I was curious over the use of baking soda as a preventative purpose. Thanks for your comment!TexCynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05174615550131393975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154341542671654923.post-76119578107085479532012-01-25T21:55:08.368-06:002012-01-25T21:55:08.368-06:00My kitchen sink has never clogged on me so I don&#...My kitchen sink has never clogged on me so I don't know about using the vinegar and baking soda routine. I try not to use much of anything when I clean except water and a little soap.Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154341542671654923.post-45893935767723911322012-01-25T20:10:18.360-06:002012-01-25T20:10:18.360-06:00Thanks for clarifying that Teri. I agree, I'd ...Thanks for clarifying that Teri. I agree, I'd not want to use softscrub in my RV either. I used to use it in my homes though. Funny, I've not thought of that stuff in years.TexCynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05174615550131393975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154341542671654923.post-40509310736823335242012-01-25T19:40:34.818-06:002012-01-25T19:40:34.818-06:00I meant to type softscrub, its a gritty cleaner. ...I meant to type softscrub, its a gritty cleaner. I think that the soft soap hand soap is ok to use. But, this is just my opinion on the gritty soaps.Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019364333876469130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154341542671654923.post-87873697693083785332012-01-25T16:07:12.039-06:002012-01-25T16:07:12.039-06:00Thanks Teri, I do use softsoap. I got a thing of f...Thanks Teri, I do use softsoap. I got a thing of foam soap for c'mas though & it's pretty good stuff, so maybe I'll switch over to that. <br /><br />Carolyn, I have full coverage on the rig! They are supposed to take care of things like damages. I was told to report them to the insurance board if they refuse to work with me. I still need to sit down & write a letter of protest. CW told me I'd might have a problem with them due to the age of my rig. They said this happens all the time with older rigs - grrrrrTexCynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05174615550131393975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154341542671654923.post-21717514457593486802012-01-25T15:58:16.307-06:002012-01-25T15:58:16.307-06:00Noticed you guys got hit hard again with the rain ...Noticed you guys got hit hard again with the rain and storms. We're supposed to get them this evening and through the night.<br /><br />I'm glad to hear you're going to fight the insurance guys... boo hiss on them... what did the insurance cover ? - just if you had a wreck?Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663919207326700505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154341542671654923.post-41190242852389004612012-01-25T15:19:00.874-06:002012-01-25T15:19:00.874-06:00I've been leary about using kitchen cleanser, ...I've been leary about using kitchen cleanser, baking soda or soft soap in the RV. My thinking is that it will sink to the bottom of the gray tank and build up on the bottom of the tank.Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019364333876469130noreply@blogger.com