Who said oregano was just a cooking ingredient? Experts and those curious about home remedies are popularizing their use on social networks, but not for your dishes, but to unclog the dishwasher drain.

Likewise, sprinkling oregano helps eliminate bad odors and clean pipes. The key is in two of its natural compounds: carvacrol and thymol, which act as natural disinfectants. In this sense, the trick is to drop a handful of dry oregano and turn on the stream of hot water; just a little.

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The 3 benefits of throwing oregano down the dishwasher drain

When you apply the home remedy, the first benefit is that it neutralizes bad odors that come from the pipe. At the same time, essential oils provide antimicrobial effects.

Finally, it saves you from using harsh chemicals to keep the kitchen clean, so it ends up being an eco-friendly option.

Although it seems to be a simple and safe trick, plumbing specialists warn that the practice requires certain care, since the main risk is that the dried oregano leaves do not dissolve and stagnate. It is advisable in this case to spread it little by little.

Likewise, they point out that the spice can hide bad odors, but it does not eliminate the root cause, since the remains of food and fats that produce strong odors are still there, which requires deeper cleaning.

For this last objective, you can also apply another home remedy with white vinegar and baking soda, two ingredients capable of cleaning and disinfecting without any risk of clogging.

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