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Avoid acidic chemical cleaners that contain sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid, which can damage porcelain, metal and almost any other material when used incorrectly. Sulfuric acid is slightly less damaging to metal plumbing but can still damage aluminum, stainless steel and porcelain.

These chemical cleaners should be used as a last resort—and only by a professional. Just follow the label directions so you can clear that clog safely. When used according to label directions, the microorganisms in this product will break down toilet paper and organic matter in pipes, which can slow water flow. This product will NOT open a completely clogged toilet. Also, the trap configuration in toilets prevents these products from reaching areas where matter can accumulate and cause plumbing problems — so these products are ineffective in toilets.

The trap configuration in toilets prevents these products from reaching areas where matter can accumulate and cause plumbing problems—so these products are ineffective in toilets. However, sometimes inserting the tool takes a couple of additional steps. Often, drain grates and other clog-preventing mechanisms cover the opening of the drain, making it difficult to insert the tool.

If your drain has a stopper, try rotating the stopper, then remove it using an up-and-out pulling motion. Then pull the rod out from the pipe and finally pull the stopper out of the sink. Lye then reacts with the softened grease, creating soap that the hot water dissolves, and again with the aluminum to form hydrogen bubbles. The bubbles loosen the clog particles, creating space for the hot water to carry it all down the drain. In other words, much more than your drain should have to handle.

Drano damages plumbing systems. Drano sits in a pipe until the clog dissolves, continually reacting and generating heat. Toilet bowls can crack. PVC pipes can soften and eventually break. Old, corroded pipes can be easily damaged, and Drano can quickly eat away at the glue holding pipes together. Drano is unpredictable if combined with other products or equipment.

When using plumbing tools, like a plunger or an auger, Drano can splash up and burn your skin, and get into your eyes and lungs. If even a small amount of Drano remains in the drain, and you use a chemical cleaning product soon after, the two products might react unfavourably to create toxic fumes. You never know what kind of chemical reaction you might get when introducing Drano to a plumbing system. Drano can burn skin, irritate eyes, and hurt lungs.

With how toxic and corrosive Drano is, it can continue to have an impact on the environment long after it has left your home. While Drano may work to clear a clogged sink, it may only act as a temporary fix if there are more serious problems with your plumbing.

If you notice that you are repeatedly encountering clogs in the same area of your home, then it is likely that you have a plumbing issue more serious that can be addressed by Drano. Thusly, if you choose to use Drano on a clogged sink and the clog returns, do not continue to pour Drano down your sink. If you choose to use Drano and you still encounter problems with a clog, contact a plumber to have the problem professionally addressed.

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If using a plunger or drain snake does not clear your clog, this is a sign that it is time to call a professional plumber.

Considering the risks that come with using Drano, hiring a plumber to clear the clog for you will still be the safer and cheaper option in the long run. Feel free to contact us to learn more about the risks of using Drano or to find out about scheduling an appointment to have your clogged drain fixed.