How long should I wait to flush the drain after using Liquid-Plumr® Clog Destroyer Plus+ Hair Clog Eliminator™? Wait 15 minutes before flushing the drain with water. This product is safe for pipes, and if you have an especially slow drain you can safely let it sit overnight.

Liquid-Plumr is a chemical drain opener made of 0.5–2% sodium hydroxide and 5–10% sodium hypochlorite, and a surfactant, produced by Clorox. The product is safe for septic systems, PVC, plastic, and copper pipes, although is not recommended for and can damage rubber piping.

The chemicals in the product are designed to break own the clog, but if left for too long, they can start to break down the pipes themselves. This can lead to cracks and leaks in the pipes, leading to various issues, including water damage and flooding.

Simply put, Liquid-Plumr and Drano are not designed for frequent use. Because of the chemicals found in these types of products, you could cause irreparable damage to your pipes.

Simply pour some dish soap into the clogged toilet bowl and let it sit for about 10-15 minutes. The dish soap will break down any greasy or oily substances present in the clog and make it easier for water to flow through. After 10-15 minutes, pour hot water into the toilet bowl from a height of at least waist level.

One of the main reasons plumbers dislike liquid drain cleaners is that they can actually cause more harm than good. These products contain harsh chemicals that can corrode your pipes and cause damage over time.

Yes, it is possible for drain cleaners to end up making a clog worse. This can happen for a few reasons. First, the chemicals in drain cleaners can corrode pipes and cause damage over time. This can lead to leaks or even bursting, which can make a clog worse by creating additional blockages.

A liquid drain cleaner can sometimes make the clog worse over time if you don't use it properly according to its instructions or use it too much. The chemicals in drain cleaners can corrode and damage pipes, causing cracks and leaks that can cause further blockages.

Can liquid plumbers make clogs worse? Yes, it is possible for drain cleaners to end up making a clog worse. This can happen for a few reasons. First, the chemicals in drain cleaners can corrode pipes and cause damage over time.

The active component, sodium hydroxide in Liquid Plumber, Drano, etc, is a hazard to YOU, potentially chemically burning your skin and more dangerously your eyes, but it doesn't effect PVC nor ABS drainage pipes. It's used (versus strong acids) because it doesn't corrode metal pipes which acids would.

We've had a lot of questions about “Liquid Plumber” type drain “openers” and how they work in toilets. The short answer is - -“They don't”. We suggest you don't waste your time and money trying to unclog a toilet line with one of these products.

According to this manufacturer “… toilets aren't made to withstand the power of Liquid-Plumr®…” In addition to possibly damaging the toilet, it becomes a safety issue when plunging or snaking the clog. Expect to pay considerably more to have a professional clear a toilet clog when chemical drain cleaners are present.