I realize this is my third question today, but thought it better to separate them. Furthermore, I searched this forum for answers first before asking, but didn't find specifics.
People seem to be split whether to use bleach to clean, disinfect, etc. in a drain.
We think the recent cluster of flies that hang out by a large kitchen window are coming from the kitchen drain. Unfortunately, they look like regular house flies (although they move a little slower), not pictures of Drain flies I've seen. When I plug the drain, there are very little to no flies.
Q: is it okay to pour 1 cup of bleach followed by hot water (or a water/bleach ratio) in the drain?
* we have a garbage disposal
* we do not use any ammonia products near the drain
* no septic tank
Will this harm the disposal? If it's okay to use, do I let it sit for sometime? I tried the vinegar/baking soda method a few times, but not sure if it's effective.
People seem to be split whether to use bleach to clean, disinfect, etc. in a drain.
We think the recent cluster of flies that hang out by a large kitchen window are coming from the kitchen drain. Unfortunately, they look like regular house flies (although they move a little slower), not pictures of Drain flies I've seen. When I plug the drain, there are very little to no flies.
Q: is it okay to pour 1 cup of bleach followed by hot water (or a water/bleach ratio) in the drain?
* we have a garbage disposal
* we do not use any ammonia products near the drain
* no septic tank
Will this harm the disposal? If it's okay to use, do I let it sit for sometime? I tried the vinegar/baking soda method a few times, but not sure if it's effective.
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