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Place a bottle upside down the sink drain: a clever trick
### Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. **Prep the Bottle:**
Fill the bottle halfway with **white vinegar and a tablespoon of baking soda**. Let it fizz briefly, then cap it loosely.
2. **Poke a Small Hole in the Cap:**
This will act like a slow-drip mechanism.
3. **Flip and Place in the Drain:**
Carefully turn the bottle upside down and place it into your sink drain. If it doesn’t fit snugly, use a small towel or wrap to stabilize it.
4. **Let It Sit and Work:**
Over 15–30 minutes, the solution will slowly drain into the pipe, breaking down buildup and freshening the space.
5. **Flush With Hot Water:**
After the bottle is empty, flush the sink with hot water to rinse everything clean.
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## 💡 Why This Works
* **Slow-drip action** allows the cleaning solution to linger and work longer, unlike pouring it all at once.
* **Vinegar + baking soda** is a powerful natural combo that cuts grease, deodorizes, and breaks down buildup.
* **Upcycling** bottles means less plastic waste and more usefulness from everyday items.
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## 🛑 Bonus Use: Keep Fruit Flies Away
Fill a bottle with apple cider vinegar and a drop of dish soap, poke small holes in the cap, and place it near your sink or drain. Fruit flies are drawn in—but can’t get out.
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## ♻️ Final Thoughts
Next time you’re dealing with a sluggish drain, a funky smell, or a nearly empty cleaning product, don’t toss that bottle—**flip it upside down in your sink instead**. It’s one of those surprisingly smart hacks that uses what you already have to keep your home cleaner, fresher, and more efficient.
Simple, smart, and sustainable—that’s a win all around.
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Want more clever cleaning or DIY home hacks like this? Just ask—I’ve got plenty more where that came from!
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