Why Are Chemical Clog Removers Bad for Pipes?
by Kevin Smith AuthorIf you
have a clogged sink, shower, or tub drain, you may have one idea in mind. It's
the first that almost every American homeowner considers as a quick and cheap
solution to clogs: buy a chemical clog remover. There's no need to recite brand
names. You know them by heart. They've been associated with quick plumbing
fixes for years now.
And
yet, there's something very wrong with these products and how the advertise
themselves. The problem is that they don't work, or at least not as well as
they claim they do. Even worse, there are some serious problems that plumbers
in Milton have seen. Those who have clog removers on their grocery shopping
list, beware; you're about to invest in a product that has the following major
problems.
Expensive
For
over-the-counter cleaning products, chemical clog removers are very expensive.
You can expect to add another $10 to your shopping bill for an advanced clog
remover. Worse, most of them are bottled for a single use, or up to 5 at the
most. It's a costly product that doesn't work as well as it claims to.
Bad for the Environment
The
problem with chemical clog remover products is their very nature. They're
harmful, incredibly toxic, and are designed to be poured directly into your
drain. These products have terrible environmental effects, as they're caustic
to just about everything they come in contact with.
Bad for Pipes
Things
they are bad for even includes your plumbing. Imagine intentionally doing
internal damage to your plumbing system. That's what you do when you pour
bottled clog removers down your drains. They sear and can corrode the lining of
your pipes, leading to incredibly expensive problems down the road.
Ineffective
Chemical
clog removers are only effective at taking down the simplest and slightest of
clogs. Soap scum and a little hair is no match for these products, but more
intense clogs, including grease and foreign objects, are too much for them. A
chemical clog remover will do virtually nothing for the toughest clogs, which
means that you're literally pouring money down the drain.
Hazardous
Parents
and pet owners, be aware of the horrid, hazardous chemical clog removers. These
products are surprisingly easy to open, and are often stored under sinks, where
children and animals can get to them. Chemical clog removers are just as bad
for your body as you'd expect.
Next
time you have a clog, don't resort to harmful chemicals. Contact plumbers in
Milton for a professional, effective, and pipe-safe solution.
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