Mr Muscle Drain Unblocker, Drain Cleaner Power Gel, 1 Litre (Packaging May Vary)

Product Information

You get more for your money, but this product isn't as simple as just pouring and leaving as you need to mix it with water. 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.

This one is a bit pricey – if you buy a single bottle – but it’s very effective at clearing hair, scale, soap and biofilm. Mr Muscle Max Gel comes in two 1-litre bottles. The amount you’ll pour down the drain depends on the extent of the clogging. If getting the job done fast is what's important to you, then have a bottle of this waiting under your sink. IMPORTANT: Open carefully. Do not use in toilets or sinks with waste disposal units. Avoid gold plated fittings, worn or damaged enamel or chrome. Live more sustainably - get our free Sustainability newsletter to make changes for you and the planetBut for families, buying a single-use drain cleaner is inconvenient and more expensive. Get a large 1-2 litre bottle instead that you can re-use.

Liquid cleaners are generally more effective at removing clumps of hair and soap as well as deposits of oil, grease and biofilm. b. Amount I recommend getting a ready-to-use drain cleaner that doesn’t require any preparation such as diluting or mixing with anything. Make sure you’re not flushing something too large down the toilet. There have been multiple instances of people attempting to flush nappies down the toilet; do not do so. Wipes, feminine products, and even condoms do not degrade when exposed to water. A substance that under defined test conditions when dry or under the effect of flame or heat may explode.

Most of the clogged drains start with small. They only get worse if they aren’t treated right away. Cleaning your drains on a regular basis reduces obstructions when they’re little, saving you money on expensive drain repairs. After waiting 10 minutes, the clog was still firmly in place and so a lot of rigorous plunging action was required to dislodge it.

Let the cleaner sit in the drain for the recommended amount of time. This is usually half an hour though others recommend leaving it overnight for best results. If you have a plate with a small amount of food remaining on it, empty it into the garbage rather than forcing it down the plughole. It’s one of the most prevalent methods for clogging a pipe. For large families, a bigger bottle is better. It’ll ensure you always have some on hand to clear any slow-running drain.

How to Use a Drain Unblocker

It can cause serious eye damage and skin burns. Always wear gloves and eye protection when using it. As the name suggests, the cleaner gobbles up all kinds of clogs including hair, soap, oils and grease.