While the product proved effective in our tests at preventing clogged drains, if you're dealing with an existing backup, you're better off trying one of our more heavy-duty chemical cleaners.

Even then, it might not clear a complete blockage, and multiple uses are sometimes necessary to thoroughly clear partially clogged drains — particularly if the culprit is something exceptionally stubborn like feminine products or a big wad of paper towel.I had a heavy clog in my bathtub due to hairs and whatever so i just pouted this in and after 30 minuets poured in boiling hot water and bam! For more cleaning recommendations, check our guides to the best toilet bowl cleaners and the best toilet brushes. To capture real-world experience, we check online reviews of the product and, whenever possible, have it tested by consumers on actual clogs in their home's plumbing system. This is a great product so far, I'm sure it will do a great job, and just to let you know that I'm pleased with your service and that I would use this seller again.

To use, wait for all the water to drain out of the sink or tub (or bail it out if it won't flow), then pour the bottle of Liquid-Plumr — yes, you need to use the whole bottle — slowly down the drain.My dog sheds a lot and it's awful when I have to give her a bath inside in the winter when it's cold. Good Housekeeping participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Once a month I pour some Drano max gel down into the standing water in the shower and it sinks down into the drain. Do not stand in the tub or shower stall when pouring the cleaner down the drain, because there's a chance it could spurt back out.

CANADIAN TIRE® and the CANADIAN TIRE Triangle Design are registered trade-marks of Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited. I suspect that if we had started using this product before we had a problem, it could have been helpful (if expensive). Always flush the drain well after using a chemical cleaner, following the package instructions for the temperature of the water and how long you should rinse.

For badly clogged drains, leave Liquid-Plumr in the drain overnight to work, then flush thoroughly with hot water in the morning.

The thick bleach formula in this drain clog remover cuts right through standing water, clinging to tough clogs to blast them fast. Whenever my drains get clogged up I always purchase one or two bottle of Drano Max Gel Clog Remover. For residents of Quebec, the period between the statement date and the due date for payment is 26 days.The only problem with mechanical snakes is their sharp edges can damage a toilet's porcelain S-bend. Dan has written about home improvement for nearly 25 years, including hundreds of articles on home maintenance for Good Housekeeping, as well as magazines like This Old House, Martha Stewart Living and Consumer Reports. XionLab Safer Drain Opener works well on hair or grease clogs, so it's best suited to showers and bathroom sinks. No measuring, no mess: You simply pour a packet down the drain or toilet, add hot water and wait 15 to 30 minutes before flushing with clean water.