The Problem with Store Bought Drain Cleaners

08/08/2016

No professional plumber worth his salt would ever pour a store bought drain cleaner down a clogged drain. Plenty of homeowners are content to do it, though. So, why would a professional avoid doing what has become so common across the country? Simple: it’s a bad way to clean out your drains. Read on to find out why professional drain cleaning is much better for your home in the long run than using a store bought cleaner on your drains.

Drain Cleaners and Pipes

Most of the various store bought drain cleaners contain highly corrosive substances like bleach. It’s how they actually clean out the drain. The corrosive substance eats through and weakens the waste that makes up the clog, eventually separating it from the pipe wall so that it can be washed away. The problem with this method of drain cleaning is that those corrosive substances don’t just affect the clog. The pipes that make up your plumbing system are also susceptible to corrosion, and repeated use of these substances can dramatically shorten the life of your plumbing pipes. If you’re not careful, you could end up having to replace a sizeable portion of your plumbing pipes many years sooner than you would otherwise have to.

Professional Drain Cleaning

A professional plumber does not use toxic substances that harm your drain pipes. Rather, professional plumbers rely on hydro jetting or drain snaking in order to remove waste buildup and clogs. These are safe, effective, and don’t shorten the lifespan of your drains when you use them. So, the next time you have a clog form in one of your drains, consider the consequences before you decide to reach for the bottle of drain cleaner.

Rooter Man offers drain cleaning services throughout Clifton Park, NY. Call today to schedule an appointment with one of our plumbers.