A Drain !!exclusive!!: Can Baking Soda Clog

What is giving you trouble (kitchen, bathroom, or laundry)? Are you dealing with a slow drain or a total backup ? Do you have plastic (PVC) or metal pipes?

The fizzing happens in the open air of the pipe. Unless the drain is airtight, the gas escapes upward rather than pushing the clog downward. can baking soda clog a drain

If you pour a large amount of baking soda into a slow or stopped drain, it can settle on the existing clog and turn into a solid, cement-like mass. This is particularly likely if it isn't thoroughly flushed with enough hot water. What is giving you trouble (kitchen, bathroom, or laundry)