Emergency rooms see thousands of chemical burn cases each year from misuse of these products. Follow this protocol strictly.
The 5 Commandments of Drain Chemical Safety: drain unblocker products
Sometimes a blockage is simply too solid for chemicals to dissolve (like a toy, a toothbrush, or a solidified grease "rock"). Emergency rooms see thousands of chemical burn cases
| Product | Best For | Speed | Safety/Pipe Risk | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Instant Power | Hair & Grease (Bathroom) | Fast (1 hr) | High Risk (Wear gloves!) | | Drano Max Gel | General Clogs (Kitchen/Bath) | Medium (30 min) | Medium Risk | | Green Gobbler | Old Pipes / Septic Systems | Slow (Overnight) | Low Risk (Safe) | | Zip-It Tool | Surface Hair Clogs | Instant | Safe (No chemicals) | | Bio-Clean | Maintenance / Prevention | Very Slow | Very Safe | The High-End Tool: Clog Guns / Air Burst Cleaners
Emergency rooms see thousands of chemical burn cases each year from misuse of these products. Follow this protocol strictly.
The 5 Commandments of Drain Chemical Safety:
Sometimes a blockage is simply too solid for chemicals to dissolve (like a toy, a toothbrush, or a solidified grease "rock").
| Product | Best For | Speed | Safety/Pipe Risk | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Instant Power | Hair & Grease (Bathroom) | Fast (1 hr) | High Risk (Wear gloves!) | | Drano Max Gel | General Clogs (Kitchen/Bath) | Medium (30 min) | Medium Risk | | Green Gobbler | Old Pipes / Septic Systems | Slow (Overnight) | Low Risk (Safe) | | Zip-It Tool | Surface Hair Clogs | Instant | Safe (No chemicals) | | Bio-Clean | Maintenance / Prevention | Very Slow | Very Safe |