Best Drain Cleaners Consumer Reports

Drano has always made some of the best drain cleaners in the world and their newer products are quite a bit safer than the older ones at the expense of some of the power you d find with the old high molar sulfuric acid solutions.

Best drain cleaners consumer reports.

This is an archived version of a story that appeared in the november 2006 issue of consumer reports. Alkaline drain cleaners on the other hand typically use lye as the main ingredient the main benefit is that they re not as. In addition to being non toxic and equally eco friendly thrift t 600 enhances the growth of active bacteria in drain systems such as the septic tank. Equally thrift t 600 sodium hydroxide lye is safe and the best in unblocking drains made from fiberglass polished brass acrylic porcelain or even metal pvc pipes.

November 30 2006 12 09 am note. Acidic drain cleaners typically contain high concentrations of sulfuric acid and they use acid hydrolysis to dissolve hair soap scum and any other obstacles in the drain. This one is safe to use with any kind of piping but it s really not the recommended solution for toilet clogs. Usually chemical drain cleaners are made in the form of powder gel or liquid that will easily dissolve hair grease soap scums and break the waste clogs.

The max gel is one of the best drain cleaners that comes in an 80 ounce package and it s the top selling product. Drain cleaners are designed for hassle free efficient and quick cleaning of clogged drains garbage disposals septic systems and tanks as well as for preventing their recurrent blockage.