Common hazardous ingredients
Hydrochloric acid, lye (sodium or potassium hydroxide), sodium hypochlorite, sodium nitrate, sulfuric acid, trichlorobenzene, trichloroethane.
Irritant, highly corrosive.
Use according to label instructions. Do not use a drain cleaner in combination with bleach or a toilet bowl cleaner; dangerous chemical reactions can occur. Do not allow to splash or touch skin or eyes. Cover exposed skin and wear chemical splash goggles and heavy rubber gloves. Avoid breathing vapors.
Keep container lid tightly closed when not in use and store in locked cabinet or out of reach of children.
Best: Use up or give away. Dispose of empty container in the garbage.
Second best: Take to a hazardous waste facility or collection event.
Find recipes to make your own drain cleaner at home.
- Use a drain strainer to trap food particles and hair.
- Collect grease in cans instead of pouring it down the drain.
- Pour a full kettle of boiling water down the drain to melt fat that may be building up.
- Remove the trap and clean out the obstruction with a plunger and/or a plumber’s snake.