I Tried to DIY Clean—Now I’m Scared of My Sink

I thought I was being smart, saving money by deep-cleaning my bathroom tiles with leftover muriatic acid. The bottle was cheap. The instructions seemed easy. But the second I opened it, the fumes hit me like a punch. My hands shook pouring it—terrified I’d splash my skin or eyes. I spent an hour Googling if I could just dump it down the drain. Every answer was basically: you’ll ruin your pipes, poison your yard, or break the law. The acid sat in my kitchen for days, mocking me. I bought $15 worth of baking soda just to neutralize a cup of it. I still don’t know if I did it right. All this to save $8 on a cleaning service. My bathroom’s clean, but now I’m scared to open the cabinet under my sink. If you’re reading this, don’t do what I did. It’s not worth the stress. #DIYDisaster #HomeBudgetFail #BrokeButCreative #Home