Reasons to Avoid Chemical Drain Cleaning Solutions to Unclog Your Drain

 

Any homeowner or business owner who has had to have the services of a skilled and licensed plumber probably learned from that plumber a number of tips. One big tip that all plumbers generally give consumers is not to use a corrosive chemical drain cleaning solution in the pipes on their property. The biggest reason for this is that over time, these chemical cleaners eat away at the pipes and the property owner has to replace expensive plumbing.

The consensus of property owners is to plunge out a clogged drain. When this does not help they put a chemical drain cleaning solution into the pipes, let it set and plunge again. This is likely to push the clog deeper into the pipe. The combination of plungers and chemical drain solutions frequently make the clog worse and causes more damage in the future.

Chemical drain cleaners have a combination of dangerous and toxic substances. These cleaners must be strong enough to remove hair, grease and grim from pipes, but the fact remains they are highly corrosive. These corrosives can damage the enamel finish on toilets, sinks and tubs by eating the finish off surfaces. These solutions can ruin faucets and eat off the coating on drain coverings.

More importantly, these substances are hazardous to the health of the occupants of the home or business. Never store these chemical cleaners if there are children or pets residing on the property. Swallowing these substances, or having these solutions come in contact with skin or the air breathed can cause untold health problems and even death.

One can be so very careful in using these chemicals but in the end unintentionally splatter the solution in eyes or on skin. The damage is painful and irreversible. Whenever anyone uses these solutions they need to wear protective safety goggles, gloves and clothing covers and this does not insure accidents do not happen. Solutions left over and sitting in drains can cause harmful damage to equipment and people.

Sometimes people think that if the drain solution is strong and good it would be even better if mixed with another good solution. Often time chemicals react to each other causing dangerous vapors to escape into the air causing chronic lung problems or death.

Never take the chance of destroying plumbing systems, people, or pets by using and storing dangerous chemical drain cleaning solutions. There are better and safer ways to unclog your drains.

Dealing with a bothersome clog in your Stuart home? Call Allore’s Plumbing today at (772) 288-0998 for immediate solutions!