Liquid-Plumr Pro-Strength Full Clog Destroyer Plus PipeGuard, 80 Ounces (Packaging May Vary)

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Sulfuric acid is the key ingredient in this ultrastrength Liquid Fire acidic drain cleaner. It’s potent enough to clear sink and toilet clogs that other cleaners leave behind. Pour 1.5 to 2 cups of cleaner into a drain, wait 15 minutes, and then flush for 5 minutes with cold water.

Showers and tubs are problematic locations that frequently become clogged with soap scum and hair. This drain cleaner by Liquid-Plumr helps clear shower and tub clogs because it’s made with a powerful caustic cleaning formula that’s designed specifically for dissolving hair. Pour the drain cleaner into the drain and wait about 15 minutes. After the cleaner has had time to work, rinse the drain pipes with hot water to remove any cleaning solution still in the pipes. Because drain cleaners are heavier than water, they sit at the bottom of the toilet bowl. They are unable to travel up over the siphon curve and reach the clog. Liquid Plumr vs Drano – which is best? Generally, we chose drain cleaners with short working times, though we gave enzymatic products some leeway in this category because they are environmentally friendly, safe for septic systems, and won’t damage plumbing. 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. With the drain stopper removed, pour the drain cleaner as slowly and steadily as possible into the clogged drain.

For tough clogs, a mixture of baking soda and salt will help break apart any globs found in your drain. Mix half a cup each of baking soda and salt and pour down the drain. Let this mixture sit for at least 30 minutes, but the longer it can sit (such as overnight), the better. Dump a pot of boiling water down the drain until the clog is cleared. Hire a Pro to Clean Your Drain The 32-ounce bottle of commercial cleaner comes with a convenient pour spout for effortless application. Just pour a few ounces of cleaner into the drain, wait 15 to 30 minutes, and then flush with hot water. Plus, garbage disposal clogs are often caused by larger items that are too difficult for even drain cleaners to dislodge. Unclog your garbage disposal by plunging the drain over the disposal or using a homemade drain cleaner with bleach, vinegar, and hot water. If those don't work, call a plumber to fix the garbage disposal safely. Alternatives to Liquid Drain Cleaner Every clog is different. One product can have better performance in a situation and the other can produce better results under different circumstances.

And, for the second, I used Liquid-Plumr Clog Destroyer Plus Pipeguard. This product comes in a much bigger bottle (80 fluid ounces), but you only need to use 16. I poured it slowly down the drain, waited fifteen minutes (as instructed), and flushed the drain with hot water.

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Liquid-Plumr products are safe drain cleaners to use in your pipes and can resolve tough drain clogs better than natural remedies. Good Housekeeping rated Liquid Plumr has the best drain cleaner for hair clogs. Drano Max Gel, however, was presented as the best overall drain cleaner. The method of application helps remove foul odors and works to dissolve hair, food, grease, and soap scum clogs. However, this method takes about 60 minutes to work. Additionally, the drain cleaner isn’t effective in standing water or toilets.