How Can Drain Cleaner Damage Pipes?

11/2/2022 (Permalink)

How Can Drain Cleaner Damage Pipes?

Drain cleaner is a useful tool in cleaning out drains that are blocked or moving slowly. Many drain cleaners are made of caustic or acidic substances that can etch and corrode some pipes. Most damage occurs when drain cleaner is left in a drain for too long. Drain cleaners can also cause damage to the septic system, especially if not all of the chemical is washed away into the sewage system.

Drain cleaner is a useful tool for cleaning out drains that are blocked or moving slowly.

In most situations, drain cleaner is used to unclog drains. The product contains chemicals that can help break down grease and grime in drains and pipes.

These chemicals also work to dissolve hair and other organic matter that may have accumulated in your pipes. However, if you don't use it properly or with care, drain cleaner can damage your pipes over time.

Some drain cleaners are made of caustic or acidic substances that can etch and corrode some pipes.

Most drain cleaners are made of caustic or acidic substances that can etch and corrode some pipes. To avoid damage, you should check the packaging before using a new drain cleaner on your pipes. Certain types of metal pipes are more prone to damage by these chemicals than others and should not be used with certain caustic materials in the first place. If you're unsure whether your pipe material is compatible with a particular cleaner, you may want to ask an expert at your local hardware store or call one of our representatives at [insert phone number here].

Some common examples of materials that will be damaged by caustic chemicals include cast iron, galvanized steel (with no coating), PVC plastic pipes that have not been treated for corrosion resistance against strong acids and bases (such as CPVC)

Most damage occurs when drain cleaner is left in a drain for too long.

Drain cleaners work by dissolving clogs in pipes and drains. When left in a drain for too long, they can cause damage to your pipes by corroding them or reducing their flexibility.

Additionally, some drain cleaners contain chemicals that will damage the septic system if not all of it is washed away into the sewage system. This is especially true if you are using a liquid chemical instead of a granular one.

Drain cleaners can also cause damage to the septic system, especially if not all of the chemical is washed away into the sewage system.

It's important to remember that drain cleaners can also cause damage to the septic system, especially if not all of the chemical is washed away into the sewage system. Septic systems are designed to handle organic waste, not chemicals. If too much drain cleaner remains in your pipes for an extended period of time, it could cause damage to your septic tank and/or leach field (the underground pipe that takes waste away from your home).

Drain cleaner is an effective tool, but you must use it carefully to avoid damaging your plumbing.

Drain cleaners are an effective tool, but you must use them carefully to avoid damaging your plumbing. Drain cleaner is not intended for use on frozen pipes, and it should not be left in the drain for too long. Additionally, drain cleaners should never be used on garbage disposals.

The best way to avoid damage is to use drain cleaner only when necessary, and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. If you suspect that there is something blocking your pipes or that they are moving slowly, call a professional plumber or contact SERVPRO of Bath/ Brunswick at (207) 721- 8500.