Scotch Corporation Liquid Instant Hair Grease Remover for Drains 1 Litre (2)

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Drain cleaners can cause damage to your pipes if not used properly. If a drain cleaner is necessary, make sure to start with the least damaging solutions first. You can run hot water (but never boiling water) down the drain to see if you can clear the clog. My Review: Specifically designed for use in kitchen sinks which also have a garbage disposal, this highly-effective formula gobbles up hair, soap, paper, and grease without damaging your disposal. Just use it in the same way you would use the product if you didn’t have a garbage disposal.

Just consider the application before using this product to clear up any old drain issue. "This one is an oxidizing cleaner, so it's very tough on organic matter like hair and food, but less so on grease," says Rachel Rothman, chief technologist of the Good Housekeeping Institute.

For best results, use the product overnight, when water usage is at its lowest. The longer the product remains in the drain, the more buildup it will dissolve. When you’re ready to flush the drain, do so using extremely hot, perhaps even boiling, water. My Review: Break up food buildup, grease clogs, and hair accumulation in drains with Professor Amo’s SuperFast Drain Cleaner. The product works by liquifying oil, grease, and hair that builds up in drains. Just pour some of the fast-acting liquid down the drain, allow it to sit for fifteen minutes, and let it work its magic. While dissolving and breaking down clogs, this product also deodorizes by blasting bacterial buildup, removing drain flies, and eliminating unpleasant odors.

To use, pour along the sides of the drain, using about 4 ounces of liquid for a 4-inch drain. Repeat every other day for a week, then use once a week or as needed. There’s no need to rinse with water after pouring the cleaner down the drain. In our tests, we've been consistently impressed by the clearing power of this gel formulation, which is safe for all plumbing and septic systems. "It's a caustic cleaner, meaning it contains bleach and other corrosive ingredients that are especially tough on grease and soap scum," says Dan DiClerico, director of the GH Institute's Home Improvement Lab. The dishwasher's drain hose and/or other components could be harmed by drain cleaners, which could result in leaks and other mechanical issues,” he says. “Sometimes simply running the garbage disposal might fix dishwasher draining problems. However, the problem is usually bigger than that and should be handled with care. It is recommended to call a professional to drain your clogged dishwasher.” Enzymatic cleaners work more slowly and gently than chemical-based cleaners, so you’ll want to use this overnight. Using natural bacteria and enzymes, enzymatic cleaners are formulated to digest dead organic waste found in your plumbing system. This product will basically eat all of the debris caught in your disposal, leaving you with a fresh-smelling sink and kitchen. It is not recommended to use a drain cleaner in the toilet. The best solution for a clogged toilet is to use a plunger. Typical clogs from waste are easily cleared with a high-quality plunger. If a toilet becomes clogged with paper products or other solid objects a plumber’s snake with an auger or grabber claw is an effective DIY solution.

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Not only does this drain opener remove clogs, but it also helps create colonies of beneficial bacteria in your pipes. These bacteria, as they live and reproduce in your pipes, feed on organic matter to help ensure that you don’t have issues with clogged pipes in the future. My Review: If you’re struggling with a drain clogged by paper, grease, or soap scum, Roebic’s K-87 Digester can help. Use it in shower, laundry, and septic system drains and in all pipes, regardless of composition. Per instructions, wait for all the water to drain out of the sink or tub (or bail it out if it won't flow), then pour the bottle of Liquid-Plumr — yes, you need to use the whole bottle — slowly down the drain. It takes at least 15 minutes to work. For badly clogged drains, you can leave Liquid-Plumr in the drain overnight to work, then flush thoroughly with hot water in the morning. My Review: Designed to liquefy grease, hair, paper, and other organic matter, this is one of the strongest drain clog removers that is non-acidic. It works by creating heat that melts the grease that creates a slow draining kitchen sink. Instant Power’s product works great on all types of pipes, including PVC, and is safe for your septic tank. You can use it in your showers and tubs as well. Unlike many other drain clog removers, this formula does not smell harsh and toxic and will even remove pet hair from a clogged washing machine line!

This varies depending on the type of cleaner and what it’s being used for. Some cleaners suggest pouring the entire bottle on a clog. Other bottles or tablets are meant for repeat use. When shopping, consider if you have a one time only clog or if you’re dealing with ongoing issues. Please note that the product is designed to remove hair clogs in bathroom sinks and showers. Users should not expect grease, fat, and food clogs to be cleared by the Drain Millipede. When you have a clogged drain, just pour this cleaner into the drain, wait 15–30 minutes, and run hot water to clear any further gunk out. Be sure to pour carefully, and rinse immediately if you get any on your hands. If the first pass doesn’t work, wait a few hours and follow the steps again. This heat can melt plastic pipes or corrode metal pipes. While caustic drain cleaners are effective at clearing clogs, they are also dangerous if they touch your skin and they can lead to corrosion of the pipes.My Review: Safe for use with all septic tank systems and all pipes, including PVC, plastic, metal, copper, and old pipes, Liquid-Plumr effectively removes hair clogs from bathroom sinks, kitchen sinks, showers, and bathtubs. On the other hand, enzyme drain cleaners are safe to use but can take a long time to work. They function by introducing enzyme-producing bacteria into the pipes which digest food buildup, soap scum, grease, and other organic matter.

This drain cleaner can be poured through main sewer lines, as well as interior lateral and vertical lines and is safe for all septic systems and pipes. For the best results, pour the whole bottle down your sink and allow it to sit overnight. The formula will dissolve grease and other solid materials so your water can flow freely again. After eight hours, flush the drain with hot water for five minutes.

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The drain cleaning kit also comes with five “grabber tools,” which are bright green, flexible tools you can use to physically dislodge any tougher clogs. As with many drain cleaners, for really tough clogs allow the powder to sit overnight to liquify any debris in your pipes. Most liquid drain cleaners have some kind of scent. Even if the scent is mild, it’s best to avoid using these around children and pets. My Review: While human waste, food remnants, soap scum, grease, and other organic waste might sound disgusting to you, it’s food for the bacteria that make DrainScrub so effective. The best drain cleaner in powder form, you can use it in toilets, garbage disposal, outhouses, RV holding tanks, septic tanks, showers, tubs, sump pumps, and everything in between. You can use it on all types of pipes including older galvanized pipes as well. Whether your home has metal or plastic pipes, there is a risk of damaging your pipes with frequent chemical drain cleaner use. Metal pipes can corrode faster and possibly leak, and plastic pipes can weaken or leak because of damage from chemical drain cleaners. Although many products tout their ability to instantly eradicate buildup and residue in your pipes, generally speaking, the longer you let the product sit in the drain and pipes, the better. If possible, use liquid and powder drain cleaners at night, when your water is least being used. This will give the product time to fully break down grime, hair, grease, and other clog-causing agents most effectively.