Buster Kitchen Plughole Unblocker, 200g, Kitchen Drains & Sinks Unblocker, Blasts Fat & Food Debris – Fast-Acting Plughole Unclogger, Clears Blockages & Slow-Draining Water

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Having trouble eradicating a clogged toilet with a good old-fashioned plunger? A toilet auger may well succeed where a plunger didn’t. It's a much safer alternative than a regular drain snake, too — these tools can cause damage to the porcelain, especially if you're not experienced in using one. For this roundup, Lynn worked closely with Rachel Rothman, the Institute's chief technologist and executive director of engineering. Rachel has over 15 years of experience researching, testing and writing about products in the home improvement space. Dan DiClerico, the director of the Institute's Home Improvement and Outdoor Lab, also provided insights into plumbing maintenance for this article. Dan has written about home improvement for more than 20 years. This is not intended to be a full statement of your rights under the Consumer Contracts Regulations. Full details of your rights are available from your Local Authority’s Trading Standards Office. How To Return A Product Scrape plates Make sure you remove food residue from your plates, bowls and utensils before you put them in the sink. Buster also uses crystals instead of liquid, which is much safer when it comes to avoiding any potential accidents that could take place when handling the harsh chemicals that make up the liquid products.

The best way to narrow down the best option for you would be to consider a handful of key things. Hopefully this handy breakdown of key features to keep an eye out for may help you to narrow down your choice. Do you want speedy results? In our tests, we've been consistently impressed by the clearing power of this gel formulation, which is safe for all plumbing and septic systems. "It's a caustic cleaner, meaning it contains bleach and other corrosive ingredients that are especially tough on grease and soap scum," says Dan DiClerico, director of the GH Institute's Home Improvement Lab. Slow draining water in your kitchen sink is usually caused by the gradual build-up of fat and food debris. In both attempts, the mixture of bicarbonate soda (125g), salt (125g) and vinegar (125ml) seemed to do nothing but fizz and spit in the plughole. Clean greasy plates with kitchen roll rather than rinsing them or putting them in the dishwasher, as that grease would then flow down the plughole.As a general rule, avoid putting any kind of food waste, including coffee grounds, down the sink. Dispose of them along with food waste in a food waste caddy or compost bin. Cooking fats, oils and grease should not be put down the sink. Pour used fat and oil into a container, such as a jam jar or yoghurt pot to cool then scrape it into the bin. Wipe up small amounts with paper or kitchen roll and bin it. Just consider the application before using this product to clear up any old drain issue. "This one is an oxidizing cleaner, so it's very tough on organic matter like hair and food, but less so on grease," says Rachel Rothman, chief technologist of the Good Housekeeping Institute.

Drain protector Get a drain protector to catch stray bits of food residue before they disappear down the plughole. Precisely follow all directions on a drain cleaner's label. Be sure the room is well-ventilated. Do not leave the drain cleaner inside the drain for longer than stated in the instructions. To use a plunger effectively (you might want to try a sink-specific plunger), plug the overflow opening with a soft cloth and fill the basin with enough water to cover the plunger cup. Coat the rim of the cup with petroleum jelly and place over the plughole. Food waste: Most likely to occur in your kitchen sink, food waste shouldn't be washed down the sink, though it often is. It can gather in the pipes, and some particular foods can struggle to break down. First, empty surplus water from the sink by using a jug or soaking it up with a sponge. 2) Plunge itSmall objects: Small objects, such as floss, children's toys, or earrings, may accidentally fall down the drain. The Ridgid may be more expensive than liquid or gel cleaners, but it can be used time and again. And it's actually relatively simple to use once you get the hang of the directions. (We recommend watching the brand's tutorial first.) The tool has ergonomic handles that make it easy to rotate the cable down the drain line to break up and clear clogs lodged there. To apply, ideally remove as much standing water as you can, then carefully pour the entire 300m bottle down the plughole slowly and wipe away any residue. Leave for at least 15 minutes or overnight for best results. Once done flush through with lots of hot water. Live more sustainably - get our free Sustainability newsletter to make changes for you and the planet To keep drains running freely, the Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering suggests pouring a cup of soda crystals followed by boiling water down the plughole. This will help clear grease, soap scum and banish odours, too. Remember to wear rubber gloves to avoid skin irritation!

If you wish to return this item to Robert Dyas, you can only do so by the following method: 1. Visit Your Local Robert Dyas Store Try to clean visible hair out of plug holes and shower grills before it gets flushed away and put it in the bin. Where hair has already built up you can use an ingenious ‘hair clog tool’, like The Drain Weasel, which snags and removes it.Anything of a nature that for hygiene or associated health and safety - this includes the Outdoor Spas, Mattresses and Divan Sets Carefully pour the drain cleaner to avoid spills. The caustic nature of some chemical cleaners can damage surrounding stone, marble, stainless steel and other materials. Never mix drain cleaners with other cleaning products — even homemade — or pour a second cleaner down if the first doesn't work. The chemical reaction can cause toxic gas or even an explosion. Per instructions, 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. It takes at least 15 minutes to work. For badly clogged drains, you can leave Liquid-Plumr in the drain overnight to work, then flush thoroughly with hot water in the morning. Your sink will be able to drain properly again without being frustratingly slow when the water runs away. Features and Benefits