Yes, pouring white distilled vinegar down your household drains is a safe and effective routine maintenance practice. Because vinegar is a mild acetic acid, it helps dissolve hard water mineral scale, neutralize foul organic odors, and break down light soap scum films clinging to the interior pipe walls. When combined with baking soda, the fizzing reaction provides gentle surface agitation. However, vinegar is too weak to clear heavy hair clogs or solid grease plugs. Verification: Flush the drain with hot tap water 30 minutes after pouring vinegar to wash away loosened debris.
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