What are Some of the Dangers of Chemical Drain Cleaning Solutions?

Pouring some liquid drain cleaner into your pipes to remove a clog can cause more damage than good. In many cases the clog is so severe that the ingredients in the cleaners have little or no effect on the overall problem.

This can lead to many dangerous situations in the house that are unsafe for the plumbing as well as your family.

Here are a few reasons you should reconsider using any chemical drain cleaning solution when you are experiencing clogged drains.

Destroying the Pipes Interior

The longer the toxic chemicals in those liquid drain cleaners come in contact with the interior surface of the pipes, the more potential damage they can cause.

Unlike those commercials that show the clog instantly breaking down and flushing away after coming in contact with the drain clears, the real result is the clog remains and the toxic ingredients within the drain cleaner sit idly by and start working on the interior surface of the pipes while sitting stagnant. The longer the clog remains, the more chance of it destroying the integrity of the pipes and causing them to break down prematurely.

Deadly Interior Air Quality

When the clog is too significant for the cleaner to break through, the end result is a toxic plume travels up the pipe and into the interior of your home. This deadly air is toxic for children and pets, and increased exposure to the toxic air can cause deadly consequences to those who suffer with existing respiratory issues.

The ingredients in these drain cleaners is toxic and designed to go down the drain, but in the case of a severe clog, it is forced back into the home where it can cause serious health issues for those living inside and breathing in the fumes.

Damage to the Sinks

When the water in the sink has backed up and filled the basin, pouring the drain cleaner in that water can be extremely dangerous.

One thing that can happen is the splashing of this toxic solution can destroy the fine finish on your sinks fixtures.

The next, and more dangerous consequence, that splashing of the solution can easily get in your eyes and causes serious damage. The poison can quickly begin burning your eyes and cause possible blindness.

Eliminate these dangers and make sure you hire a professional plumbing repair company to restore your plumbing in the event of a clog.

Are your pipes all clogged up in your St. Michael home? If you're having trouble, give B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C a Call at (763) 497-2290, so we can get down to the root of the problem.