$2 tool cleans crud out of your drains

By Allen Norwood
The Charlotte Observer

This looks like a great product -- once you get past the yuck factor. It's the Zip-It, an inexpensive tool that lets you clean hair and other accumulated gunk out of sink drains quickly and easily -- without taking everything apart or resorting to harsh chemicals. Just insert the gizmo into the drain and remove. The plastic will bend as needed, and the teeth will catch hair and scum as you pull the Zip-It out. It sells for about $2 and is available at Lowe's, Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Ace Hardware and other stores.