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Almost all done w/ the downpipes.
Last steps is to flush it then put bicarb and cleaning vinegar down each one, wait over night then flush with hot water (going up ladders w/ hot water will probably win me the darwin award).
It rained a bit last night and the downpipe outside my bedroom was flowing very nicely so seemingly this whole wasn't a waste of time.
Washing soda is better than bi carb and vinegar.
Hrmm seems so!..
might have to double down and do both.
One of the downpipes is a bastard so I'll put the washing soda in that first.
Thanks for the tip :)
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Bicarb and vinegar is better for a kitchen sink as you agitate the shit off the sides. You've already done that with the blaster.