Commercial drain cleaners like Drano are the most dangerous, toxic chemicals commonly found in homes. Awareness of the toxicity of such products has in part spurned the demand for safer, natural cleaning products and strategies. In this article you can learn how to clean a drain – whether it smells or is clogged – using a variety of methods that are safe for you, your family, and the environment. When you’re finished, you’ll know how to make your own homemade drain cleaner, plunge and snake a drain, and even remove that pungent, corpse-left-in-the-sun odor. Someday you’ll teach your children how to clean a drain, and they will love you for it. If you like using commercial products, I list a few eco-friendly brands that have a conscience. Read, enjoy, and may your clean drain run freely.