Drains clear of grease if you use natural ingredient in kitchen cupboard

Blocked drains caused by grease build-up can be tackled using salt and boiling water, according to ITV This Morning's Lynsey Crombie, who says the natural method helps absorb grease.

A blocked drain might appear like a daunting problem to tackle, but a simple household staple can do the heavy lifting for you. You might not even realise your drain is beginning to get clogged due to our hectic daily routines.

However, each day food, soap residue and greasy substances make their way down the kitchen sink. Gradually, this accumulates and creates a fatty coating inside the pipework.

It can attract mould, bacteria and produce an unpleasant odour. Without intervention, further blockages can develop and water drainage will become sluggish. It might even result in calling out a professional