Don’t Ruin Your Drains

Don’t Ruin Your Drains

Dangers of Chemical Drain Cleaning Solutions

 

 

Reading Drain CLEANINGWhat Dangers Do Chemical Drain Cleaners Have?

Chemical drain cleaners have many dangers, and not just to the person using the cleaner, but also to the drains as well. When the chemicals go down the drains, the solutions can cause problems with your pipes, especially if the pipes have become old, and they are already corroding. If certain types of drain cleaning solutions are thrown into the pipes, it can possibly put holes in the pipes, especially if they are already old.

The pipes can have an array of other problems, such as damage to the plastic within the pipes, and damage to the piping itself. Depending on what type of pipes you have, it may be very dangerous to use chemical solutions, and you may end up needing your pipes replaced, especially if you use the solutions often.

When it comes to chemical solutions, it’s not a good idea to use them in drains, because they may cause more damage to the drains, just by trying to get rid of a simple clog. When removing clogs, opt for a natural solution instead.

What Health Risks Are There?

There are many health risks, which chemical drain cleaners may have, usually, they are posted on the side of the bottle. If you read through the dangers, it’s amazing that these chemicals are even legal to use. Hair loss, severe burns, eye irritations, vomiting, nausea, and even death, can because by using and inhaling these solutions. If you are using any of these solutions, it’s best to protect yourself, by using gloves, and something to cover your eyes. Better yet, it’s best not to use any chemical solutions at all, because they are unreliable, and pose too many health risks.

What’s The Best Way To Clean Drains?Reading Plumber

If you need your drains cleaned, you’ll want to opt for a professional to do it for you. A professional drain cleaner or plumber, can clean all your drains, which can then ensure that the clogs will not return. If you are only having problems with a single drain, you may want to get boiling hot water, in order to unclog the drain.

A plunger, as well as a snake, can possibly help with unclogging a drain, or other types of natural remedies. Never reach for chemical drain cleaners, if you have a clog, because these can cause more problems than it solves.

Do you have a clog in your Reading home? Don’t resort to ineffective toxins, call the experts of The Plumbing Works at 610-929-8860!