Larger outlets like specialised DIY and cleaning shops will surely have what you are looking for, and you can often find them in the cleaning aisles of large supermarkets too.

Though hardly a game changer, we really like that the bottle comes equipped with a nice little handle, making it easier to carry and pour the cleaner. Liquid cleaners are generally more effective at removing clumps of hair and soap as well as deposits of oil, grease and biofilm. b. Amount Given its potency, exercise extreme caution when handling it. One customer learnt the hard way how dangerous the cleaner can be especially if it gets in the eyes. As far as slow-draining pipes go, it is best to add the same amount of solution to warm water, leave that overnight and rinse the next day with warm water. That being said the formula is most effective when paired with boiling water, so you might want to crank up that "warm" part to treat the problem on the first try. For large families, a bigger bottle is better. It’ll ensure you always have some on hand to clear any slow-running drain.Enzyme based cleaners will digest any obstruction in their way, and shouldn’t have any effect on your pipes. Before anything else, read the instructions on the label or leaflet. Drain cleaners are dangerous if handled improperly. That's hardly the case here. All you have to do is pour the solution, wait for 5 minutes, and run the drain with hot water. You can repeat if necessary but that will seldom be needed. It clears slow-draining pipes and regular ones equally fast.

It clears everything from grease and oils to hair clumps and soap scum. For hair and large bits of debris, it works by dissolving them. Furthermore, they recommend pouring 250ml every week in the drain to keep your pipes clear and fresh.

Frequently Asked Questions

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. With slow-draining pipes, the manufacturers recommend pouring 250 millilitres of their solution down the drain. After that, you should leave it for 1 to 3 hours (preferably overnight). Flush the remainings through lots of hot water and you should be good to go. Though not as powerful as the Scotch Corporation cleaner, there’s nothing the Green Gobbler won’t clear given enough time. The manufacturer recommends letting it work for 25 minutes. But you can leave it for longer if you want. Afterwards, the manufacturer recommends 100ml of the cleaner into the drain weekly to keep it from clogging.