DRAIN CLEANERS harmful ingredients- petroleum distillates, sulfur compounds. Alternatives Use a plunger or a mechanical snake to dislodge clogs. Pour i cup baking soda and + cup of white vinegar down the drainpipe and let sit for ten minutes. Flush with j gallon of boiling water and repeat as needed. Pour 4 cup of salt and 4 cup of baking soda down the drain, followed by six cups of boiling water. Let sit for several hours or overnight, then flush with water. Extra strength: use one cup baking soda, one cup salt, and 3/4 cup vinegar, let sit 20 minutes and flush with one gallon of hot water. * If these methods don't work, try pouring a & cup of 35% hydrogen peroxide down the drain. Wait a few minutes, then plunge. Repeat a second time, if needed. * You can prevent clogged drains by using a drain strainer to trap food particles and hair that cause clogs. * For regular maintenance, pour four tablespoons borax flushed with boiling water every two weeks. * NEVER pour grease down the drain. FABRIC SOFTENFRs harmful ingredients aerosol propel plants, ammonia, artificial dyes, very strong synthetic fragrances. Alternatives * Pour one cup white vinegar into the final rinse water. * Use unscented dryer sheets rather than liquids added to wash water or aerosol sprays.