But remember that oil pulling alone will not cure cancer and heart disease. Anyone telling you differently will just leave you with a greasy mouth.

The cleaning of the vents involves an EPA-approved product that breaks down oil and grease.. and then dissipates in the water. The Coast Guard came out to investigate and found no violation.

However, if you’ve got a truly heavy-duty mess to deal with—say, motor oil or bike grease—you will definitely need something more powerful. But whatever you’re using, be sure to work the ...