Best Drain Cleaners Consumer Reports

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.

Best drain cleaners consumer reports.

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. Alkaline drain cleaners on the other hand typically use lye as the main ingredient the main benefit is that they re not as. Consumer reports review of drain cleaners consumer reports news. 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.

The max gel is one of the best drain cleaners that comes in an 80 ounce package and it s the top selling product. Overall acidic drain cleaners are more powerful and able to clean more difficult clogs. 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. 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.

This is an archived version of a story that appeared in the november 2006 issue of consumer reports. We all have come to trust drano for keeping our sinks free of soap scum clogs but this product takes it to a whole new level with its max gel that can break through even your most stubborn clogs in no time.