6th October 2019

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What is the best drain cleaner on the market?

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Top 5 Drain Cleaners

Name	Mechanism of Action	Rating
Drano Drain Cleaner Professional Strength	Acidic	5
Pure Lye Drain Opener	Basic	4.5
Green Gobbler DISSOLVE	Enzymatic	4.5
Safer Drain Opener by Xion Lab	Basic	4

Then, is sulfuric acid harmful to breathe?

Sulfuric acid is a highly corrosive chemical that is potentially explosive in concentrated form. It can cause severe skin burns, can irritate the nose and throat and cause difficulties breathing if inhaled, can burn the eyes and possibly cause blindness, and can burn holes in the stomach if swallowed.

Is drain cleaner bad for your pipes?

When these drain cleaners are used enough in old pipes they can cause the pipes themselves to degrade. Used in plastic pipes, chemical drain cleaners cause damage by creating heat. This heat can warp or melt the pipe, leading to leaks. Chemical drain cleaners are bad for the environment as well as septic systems.

Can acid damage PVC pipes?

Acid solutions used on a regular basis will destroy iron pipes and is harmful to older porcelain fixtures. Muriatic acid may not hurt PVC or other drain lines, but it is much too aggressive for monthly maintenance and it is potentially dangerous to use if not careful.

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What can dissolve hair in a drain?

Pour a 1/2 cup of baking soda down the drain followed by 1 cup of vinegar. The vinegar will react with the baking soda causing it to fizz and dissolve the hair. Plug up the drain to prevent the chemical reaction from fizzing out of the drain by using a drain stopper or pieces of duct tape.

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What is the best chemical to unclog drains?

10 Really Easy Ways to Unclog Drains

The Bent Wire Hanger. Simple enough, but surprisingly effective.
Baking Soda and Vinegar. Mix 1/3rd of a cup of baking soda with 1/3rd of a cup of vinegar in a measuring cup.
The Wet & Dry Vacuum.
Boiling Water.
Caustic Soda.
Cleaning the Pipe.
The Drain Snake.
Salt and Baking Soda.

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Do drain cleaners really work?

How Drain Cleaners Work. Chemical drain cleaners are one way to unclog sinks. Caustic drain cleaners contain substances such as lye and caustic potash. They're bases, so they give electrons to the clogging substance, and their hydroxide ions create the reaction that clears the clog.

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What can I pour down a drain to unclog it?

Then, pour a mixture of 1 c. vinegar and 1. c very hot water down on top of the baking soda. Cover with a drain plug (to keep the reaction down below the drain surface) if you have one and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Flush one more time with a pot of boiling water.

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What is the best drain cleaner for hair?

Here are the top ways to clean your drain and figure out finally as to what's the best drain cleaner for hair.

Caustic soda.
Boiling water.
The drain snake.
Dish detergent.
Cleaning the pipe.
Gravity, pressure & the good ol' baking soda + vinegar combo.
Bleach.
Drain cleaners.

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Is liquid Drano bad for your pipes?

NOPE. Drano^® will not harm your pipes or plumbing. Drano^® products are powerful enough to dissolve nasty clogs, but they will not harm your plastic or metal pipes, so there's no need to worry. In fact, Drano^® Max Gel Clog Remover contains a special ingredient that prevents pipe corrosion.

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Is sulfuric acid a good drain cleaner?

it is safe to use with plastic piping. Sulfuric acid is very simple to use and will unclog a drain within an hour, usually within seconds if it's not completely plugged up. Sulfuric acid is naturally occurring and is sewer and septic safe as it is diluted in its journey down your pipes.

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What is Drano Max Gel used for?

The thick bleach formula in Drano^® Max Gel Clog Remover cuts right through standing water, clinging to your toughest clogs to blast them fast. It works great to remove hair, soap scum, and other gunky clogs.

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What is a good homemade drain cleaner?

Freshen Drains with Baking Soda and Vinegar

Mix 1/2 cup baking soda with 1/4 cup table salt and pour down drain.
Follow by pouring 1 cup of heated vinegar down the drain (it will foam and bubble)
Let it sit for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes run hot tap water for 30-60 seconds.

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How do you keep drains clear?

To keep drains in your home running freely — and absent of odor — try these methods:

Run hot water through the sink after each use.
Throw a handful of baking soda into the drain and follow it with hot water.
Pour 1 cup of vinegar down the drain and let it sit for 30 minutes; then chase it down with very hot water.

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Can you use salt to unclog a drain?

Although the acidity from vinegar helps to eat through grease and other clogs, salt alone will scour the inside of the pipe, since it is so coarse and abrasive. Measure a 1/2 cup of salt. Then pour it directly down the drain. Rinse the drain with boiling water.

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What will dissolve grease in drain?

This mixture works in the same way as a caustic cleaner, but vinegar and water are non-toxic and less corrosive. Adding boiling hot water will increase temperature inside grease clogged drain, and help to melt the clog. At the same time, vinegar removes all the grease sticking to the pipe walls.

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What do you use to unblock a drain?

How to Unblock a Drain

In a dry sink, pour at least 1 cup of baking soda down the blocked drain, and ensure that the powder makes its way down the drain.
Next, pour approximately 2 cups of boiling water in and wait several minutes.
Add one more cup of baking soda in and immediately follow it with one cup of plain white vinegar.

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Is Lye bad for your pipes?

Are chemical drain cleaners safe for household pipes? Most household drain cleaners are safe for your pipes, but Rosie doesn't use the ones that contain corrosive chemicals. If your pipes are old, harsh chemicals like lye, hydrochloric acid and trichloroethane can do more harm than good.

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Is pure lye safe for pipes?

ComStar Pure Lye® ComStar Pure Lye is an industrial-strength, powerful tool to clear out drains, grease traps, septic systems and roots. A natural drain opener, Pure Lye is biodegradable and odorless within a non-acid formula that is safe on fine fixtures, chrome trim, and metal or plastic pipes.

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How does enzyme drain cleaner work?

Biological methods use enzymes and bacteria that feed on organic matter in clogs to clear drains. But they require time to work, and cleaning products with bleach can destroy their bacteria and enzymes, and stunt their effectiveness.

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What is in thrift drain cleaner?

The usual cause for sluggish drains is a build-up of grease, hair, soap scum or bath oils. Most drain cleaners require 2 to 6 hours (or overnight) for results. Within 60 seconds the drain is clear - even on the most difficult drain blockage. Thrift is also great for sewer lines, grease traps and septic systems.

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How do I get grease out of my drain?

Even if you use hot water, the clog may still form because your pipes may be cold. To clean up the drain, simply take a cup of water and mix in salt. Make sure the cup is salty enough that the water is visibly cloudy with salt. Pour the mixture down the drain and allow it to sit for ten to fifteen minutes.

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Is Lye safe to use on PVC?

If you will use a lye-based drain cleaner on your PVC drains and pipes, always ensure that you're using the proper concentration because lye is a corrosive substance and especially so at high concentrations. As long as it's used properly, lye is generally safe for use in PVC drains.

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