Drain cleaners have been a popular choice for homeowners. They have many advantages, but there may also have disadvantages you might not be aware of. Below are some pros and cons of using drain cleaners.
Advantages:
– Commercial cleaners can be used by anyone. It is an easy process, and requires no dismantling of your sink. You simply unscrew the lid, pour the drain cleaner down the sink, and you are done.
– It won’t damage your pipes. There won’t be any scraping or metal going down your pipes. They work using a chemical reaction to unclog the clogged grime.
– There is no training required. Most of them are already made up, so you don’t need to be a plumber to use it. No professional equipment needs to be called in, and you don’t need to have any technical knowledge to use them.
Disadvantages:
– They could possibly have pollutants in them. As much as you may trust the manufacturer, they probably wouldn’t publicize if it has any harmful chemicals in it. The only way you would really be able to know is if you personally researched every ingredient in the cleaner.
– Cleaners will attack all possible clog substances. It will take the time to attack every possible substance in the piping. You may have one issue in the drain, but your cleaner won’t know the difference.
– A liquid cleaner will leave a residue when it is used. Eventually that residue could possibly continue to build, and then end up causing the clogging problem. Liquid cleaners don’t do the same type of cleaning job that cleaning rods and brushes do.
Drain cleaners are a popular choice because of their convenience and ability to resolve minor plumbing clogs. While there are a few drawbacks, drain cleaners have provided very satisfactory results. Decide for yourself whether you would like to use them or not.
