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Blog 2015 September 3 Reasons to Avoid Liquid Drain Cleaners
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3 Reasons to Avoid Liquid Drain Cleaners

Posted By Cyrious Plumbing, LLC || 16-Sep-2015

When most people experience a clogged drain, they will first attempt to clear it using liquid drain cleaners such as Drano or Liquid Plumr. While these chemicals can be an effective way to clear some small clogs, they often cause bigger problems than they solve.

They Can Damage Your Pipes

Liquid drain cleaners use highly caustic, corrosive chemicals to dissolve clogs and blockages. For small clogs, they often work fairly quickly and pass through your sewer lines without causing issues. For larger clogs, however, the liquid can sit in the pipe for some time, and can eat away at PEX or copper pipes. Even if the product doesn’t sit in the pipes for too long, frequent use of drain cleaners will often take a toll on your pipes.

They Can Crack Your Toilet

Most liquid drain cleaners on the market are made from chemicals which heat up when the product is put in use. If a toilet is clogged, it cannot be flushed, meaning these chemicals will sit at the bottom of the bowl. The resulting heat can crack the porcelain of your toilet bowl, which turns a clogged toilet into an expensive replacement job.

They Are Dangerous Chemicals

These days, more and more people are embracing homemade household cleaners, organic produce, and other products which are free from man-made chemicals. If you are trying to reduce your family’s exposure to chemicals, avoid liquid drain cleaners at all costs. If you have children in the house, drain cleaners can also pose a serious poison threat.

Do I Have to Call a Plumber if My Drains Are Clogged?

Despite what some plumbers may tell you, it’s OK to clear some slow drains (not fully clogged) with liquid drain cleaner once in a while. However, these products don’t always get the job done, so you may need to call a Waterbury plumber to properly clear the pipes. If you are regularly experiencing slow drains, you should use an organic drain cleaner such as Bio-Clean to prevent future issues. This product is a blend of natural bacteria and enzymes; the bacteria quickly spread through your pipes and eat away at organic waste.

Are you dealing with slow or clogged drains? Call our Waterbury plumbers today at (203) 577-5628!

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