Reasons to Avoid Chemical Drain Cleaning Solutions to Unclog Your Drain

Chemical solutions for clogged drains are available on almost every grocer's shelf. However, a large selection of these solutions contain harmful chemicals that are potentially dangerous to people, the environment, and your plumbing. You can address these issues by hiring a qualified plumbing company.

There are a number of different methods of unclogging drains ranging from the simple use of a plunger to the enormous task of digging up plumbing lines to find clogs. Many of the products on the market today contain such things as acids, toxins, bleach, and other corrosive chemicals. These are not only potentially harmful to the environment but they also can contribute to the corrosion of plumbing lines and septic systems.

The over use of chemical drain cleaners can cause corrosion in metal plumbing lines. When these drain cleaners enter the metal pipe line, the acids in the drain cleaner eat away at the metal of the pipe where it may have come to rest during and after the cleaning of the pipe. Pipes will eventually crumble and cause leaks and loss of water pressure in the line. Once this damage has taken place it is essential that the piping be replaced.

Drain cleaners used to free sinks from blockages can also damage the piping of the sink. If the chemical used is not properly flushed from all of the piping after you clear the clog, it is possible for the solution to damage and corrode even PVC drainage lines. As with the metal plumbing, PVC is also subject to the corrosive nature of drain cleaners.

Using chemical solutions in toilets may cause corrosion of not only the lines that are inside the residence, it may be harming the septic system itself. These harmful chemicals will affect the natural bacterias that are necessary to aid in the dissolving of organic materials. This eventually will destroy the environment of the septic system. This results in an expensive and timely repair or replacement. When faced with clogs in any of the drainage systems of a home, a qualified plumbing technician can completely and safely clear clogged drains.

Are the drains in your Trinity home clogged? Call Roman Plumbing at (727) 858-3412 and schedule a service call today!