Whenever my parents had heartburn or indigestion, they went for the Alka Seltzer. It has been well known for curing stomach ailments since 1931, and contains aspirin, sodium bicarbonate and anhydrous citric acid. Nowadays you can use Alka Seltzer in more ways than one, and some of them are pretty amazing. Check out what I think are the 15 best alternate uses for Alka Seltzer.
Drop 4-5 Alka-Seltzer tablets down the drain followed by a cup of ordinary white household vinegar. Allow the 2 substances to mix for a few minutes, then turn the hot tap on full and allow it to flush the pipes out.