Liquid-Plumr FAQs
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GENERAL FAQs
expandIs it safe to use Liquid-Plumr® products if I have a septic system?
Yes. It’s safe to use Liquid-Plumr® products if you have a septic system. The ingredients degrade rapidly and will not harm the bacteria in your tank.
Can I use Liquid-Plumr® products in my toilet?
No. Liquid-Plumr® products are not designed to remove the waste that may be clogging your toilet.
Are Liquid-Plumr® products safe for all pipes?
Yes. Lab tests confirm that all Liquid-Plumr® products are safe for all household plumbing. However, we do not recommend using clog removers in rubber pipes. The products may damage rubber.
Can I use Liquid-Plumr® products in my garbage disposal?
Absolutely. Slowly pour the product according to the directions into the drain opening, wait for one hour, then flush with hot tap water.
Is it safe to mix Liquid-Plumr® products with any other product?
No. Do not use Liquid-Plumr® products with ammonia, toilet bowl cleaners or other non–Liquid-Plumr® clog removers, as splashing or the release of hazardous gases may occur. We do not recommend using Liquid-Plumr® products with non–Liquid-Plumr® products. It is safe to use any Liquid-Plumr® product in the same drain.
Can I use Liquid-Plumr® products in my dishwasher?
No. Unfortunately, we don’t recommend using clog removers in a dishwasher. Dishwashers frequently use rubber attachments for draining, and clog removers may damage rubber.
Can I use my plunger with Liquid-Plumr® products?
No. We do not recommend using a plunger when a clog remover is in the drain. There is a possibility that plunging will cause the product to splash back and get on you or your clothing.
Can I use Liquid-Plumr® products in marble, brass, fiberglass, chrome or porcelain sinks?
Absolutely. Use of Liquid-Plumr® products is safe for all types of sinks.
Will any Liquid-Plumr® products clear a foreign object or tree root that is blocking my drain?
Liquid-Plumr® products cannot clear a foreign object or tree root from your drain. You'll need to call a plumber to remove the object.
What should I do if I come in contact with either the foam or the liquids in Liquid-Plumr® products?
If in eyes, flush immediately with water for 15 minutes. If wearing contact lenses, remove first. If on skin, wash immediately with water. If swallowed, drink a full glass of water. Do not induce vomiting. In all cases, call a doctor or poison control center.
How long can I store Liquid-Plumr® products in my home?
All Liquid-Plumr® products can be stored in your home for up to 12 months prior to use.
Liquid-Plumr® Double Impact® Snake + Gel System
expandWhat should I do if I come into direct contact with Liquid-Plumr® products?
If in eyes, flush immediately with water for 15 minutes. If wearing contact lenses, remove after first 5 minutes. If on skin, wash immediately with water. If swallowed, drink a full glass of water. Do not induce vomiting. In all cases, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Is this product's packaging recyclable?
Yes. After pouring the entire bottle into your drain, rinse the bottle and then recycle.
Can I use this Liquid-Plumr® product in my garbage disposal?
No. This product is not intended for use in your garbage disposal.
Is it safe to mix Liquid-Plumr® products with any other product?
No. Do not use this product with ammonia, toilet bowl cleaners or other non-Liquid-Plumr clog removers, as splashing or the release of hazardous gases may occur.
How often can I use this product?
Use this product whenever water stops flowing into your drain, which is characterized by standing water. You may also use it whenever you notice a slow running drain.
Can I use this product to keep my drain from clogging?
Yes. This product is very effective on full clogs and slow flow drains, and can be used regularly to keep your pipes flowing freely.
Can I use this product in a drain that contains standing water?
Yes. This product is designed to pour through standing water. It is formulated to clear the full clogs that cause water to stop draining.
Will this product improve a slow drain?
Yes. This product is designed to work on slow running drains.
How much of this product should I use per occasion?
For best results, we recommend using the snake and then the entire bottle of gel for every clog problem.
How long should I wait before flushing the drain with water?
Always use the snake before pouring any gel down your drain. Then wait at least 15 minutes after pouring the gel down the drain before flushing with water. If you have an especially difficult clog, you can safely let the product sit overnight.
What should be done if my problem gets worse after using this product?
This may happen when a partially dissolved clog gets lodged further down the pipe. We recommend trying another bottle of this product. However, if the problem continues to persist, you should call a plumber as there are some plumbing situations that even Liquid-Plumr can not fix.
What ingredients are in this product?
Ingredients include sodium hypochlorite, sodium hydroxide, biodegradable surfactant, and sodium silicate (corrosion inhibitor). Contains no phosphorus.
How do I use the snake?
Use the snake before pouring any of the gel down the drain. Insert the snake into the drain and move it up and down to dislodge the clog. Pull the snake out of the drain and throw it away.
What should I do with the snake after using it?
Dispose of the snake after a single use.
Liquid-Plumr® Disposal + Drain Foaming Cleaner
expandWhat should I do if I come into direct contact with Liquid-Plumr® products?
If in eyes, immediately rinse with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, call a doctor. If on skin, rinse with plenty of water. If irritation persists, call a doctor. If swallowed, drink a full glass of water. Call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Is this product's packaging recyclable?
No. After finishing the product, dispose of the empty bag in a trash receptacle.
Can I use this Liquid-Plumr® product in my garbage disposal?
Yes. This product is specifically designed for use in your garbage disposal. It is designed to clean the disposal and drain with the assistance of the agitation from the disposal, similar to how a washing machine works. Although it will not damage a sink without a disposal, it will not clean a sink without a disposal effectively.
Is it safe to mix Liquid-Plumr® products with any other product?
No. Do not use this product with ammonia, toilet bowl cleaners or other clog removers, including Liquid-Plumr® drain openers, as splashing or the release of hazardous gases may occur.
How often can I use this product?
Use this product weekly for the best disposal and drain cleaning and deodorizing results.
Can I use this product to keep my drain from clogging?
No. This product is designed only for cleaning food residue and gunk in the disposal and drain. It is not designed for clearing clogs. To clear clogs, use Liquid-Plumr® Urgent Clear™
Can I use this product in a drain that contains standing water?
No. This product is not designed to clear a clog. For clog removal, use Urgent Clear™
Will this product improve a slow drain?
No. This product is not designed to clear a clog. For clog removal, use Liquid-Plumr:® Urgent Clear™
How much of this product should I use per occasion?
For best results, we recommend using the one foaming power pack each time you want to clean and deodorize your disposal.
Is it normal to see foam in my sink or around the drain?
Yes. When using this product, foam may rise up into your sink, or into both sinks if you have a double sink. It is also normal not to see foam. Even if no foam appears, the product is still cleaning and deodorizing deep in your drain and disposal.
How long should I wait before flushing the drain with water?
After putting a Foaming Power Pack into your disposal, turn the disposal on. Wait 1-2 minutes for any foam to retreat into into the disposal, and then rinse the sink with water.
What should be done if my problem gets worse after using this product?
You may use two Foaming Power Packs at a time in your disposal, or decrease the amount of time between cleanings.
What ingredients are in this product?
Ingredients include sodium bicarbonate, citric acid, and sodium lauryl sulfate and fragrance.
Liquid-Plumr® Urgent Clear™
expandWhat should I do if I come into direct contact with Liquid-Plumr® products?
If in eyes, flush immediately with water for 15 minutes. If wearing contact lenses, remove after first 5 minutes. If on skin, wash immediately with water. If swallowed, drink a full glass of water. Do not induce vomiting. In all cases, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Is this product's packaging recyclable?
Yes. After pouring the entire bottle into your drain, rinse the bottle and then recycle.
Can I use this Liquid-Plumr® product in my garbage disposal?
Yes. This product is safe to use in your garbage disposal. When using this product in a drain that contains a garbage disposal, simply follow normal directions for use and flush the product with the disposal running.
Is it safe to mix Liquid-Plumr® products with any other product?
No. Do not use this product with ammonia, toilet bowl cleaners or other non-Liquid-Plumr clog removers, as splashing or the release of hazardous gases may occur.
How often can I use this product?
Use this product whenever water stops flowing into your drain, which is characterized by standing water. You may also use it whenever you notice a slow running drain.
Can I use this product to keep my drain from clogging?
Yes. This product is very effective on full clogs and slow flow drains, and can be used regularly to keep your pipes flowing freely.
Can I use this product in a drain that contains standing water?
Yes. This product is designed to pour through standing water. It is formulated to clear the full clogs that cause water to stop draining.
Will this product improve a slow drain?
Yes. This product is designed to work fast on slow running drains.
How much of this product should I use per occasion?
For best results, we recommend using the entire bottle for every clog problem.
How long should I wait before flushing the drain with water?
If you have a standing water clog, wait at least 7 minutes before flushing with water. If you have a slow flow drain, wait 15 minutes before flushing with water. If you have an especially difficult clog, you can safely let the product sit overnight.
What should be done if my problem gets worse after using this product?
This may happen when a partially dissolved clog gets lodged further down the pipe. We recommend trying another bottle of this product. However, if the problem continues to persist, you should call a plumber as there are some plumbing situations that even Liquid-Plumr® can not fix.
What ingredients are in this product?
Ingredients include sodium hypochlorite, sodium hydroxide, biodegradable surfactant, and sodium silicate (corrosion inhibitor). Contains no phosphorus.
Liquid-Plumr® Slow Flow Fighter™
expandWhat should I do if I come into direct contact with Liquid-Plumr® products?
If in eyes, flush immediately with water for 15 minutes. If wearing contact lenses, remove after first 5 minutes. If on skin, wash immediately with water. If swallowed, drink a full glass of water. Do not induce vomiting. In all cases, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Is this product's packaging recyclable?
Yes. After pouring the entire bottle into your drain, rinse the bottle and then recycle.
Can I use this Liquid-Plumr® product in my garbage disposal?
Yes. This product is safe to use in your garbage disposal. When using this product in a drain that contains a garbage disposal, simply follow normal directions for use and flush the product with the disposal running.
Is it safe to mix Liquid-Plumr® products with any other product?
No. Do not use this product with ammonia, toilet bowl cleaners or other non-Liquid-Plumr clog removers, as splashing or the release of hazardous gases may occur.
How often can I use this product?
Use this product whenever you notice a slow running drain.
Can I use this product to keep my drain from clogging?
This product is formulated to work effectively on slow flowing drains. You may use it regularly to keep your pipes flowing freely.
Can I use this product in a drain that contains standing water?
Yes. This product is designed to pour through standing water. However, it is formulated to work effectively on slow flowing drains. Therefore, for particularly stubborn clogs that cause standing water in drains, we recommend using Liquid-Plumr® Urgent Clear™
Will this product improve a slow drain?
Yes, this product is formulated to work effectively on slow drains. Slow drains are sometimes caused by partial clogs that form at or below the stopper. In this situation, this product will remove the clog and fix the slow drain. Stubborn conditions may require a second treatment.
How much of this product should I use per occasion?
For best results, we recommend using the entire bottle for every clog problem.
Is there a certain way to put the product into my drain?
No, just remove the cap and pour the entire bottle into the drain. The liquids in the different chambers will combine in your drain.
Are there different liquids in each of the chambers?
Yes, each chamber contains a powerful liquid. One chamber contains a thickened formula that dissolves hair and gunk. The other contains a foaming agent that carries the formula throughout the entire pipe. The two liquids combine to create a deep cleaning foam that clears your slow drain and cleans your pipe walls.
Is it normal to see foam in my sink or around the drain?
Yes. When using this product, foam may form in the sink as the two liquids combine. This shows that the pipe is full of the active foam. Follow normal usage directions by waiting one hour and rinsing with hot tap water. It is also normal not to see foam. It depends on your clog and your particular sink.
How long should I wait before flushing the drain with water?
Wait at least one hour after pouring this product down the drain before flushing with water. If you have an especially slow drain, you can safely let the product sit overnight.
What should be done if my problem gets worse after using this product?
This may happen when a partially dissolved clog gets lodged further down the pipe. We recommend trying another bottle of this product if you are still dealing with a slow flowing drain. If you have standing water in your sink, we recommend Liquid-Plumr® Urgent Clear™. However, if the problem continues to persist, you should call a plumber as there are some plumbing situations that even Liquid-Plumr can not fix.
What ingredients are in this product?
Ingredients include sodium hypochlorite, sodium hydroxide, hydrogen peroxide, biodegradable surfactant, hydrotrope and sodium silicate (corrosion inhibitor). Contains no phosphorus.
Liquid-Plumr® Full Clog Destroyer™
expandWhat should I do if I come into direct contact with Liquid-Plumr® products?
If in eyes, flush immediately with water for 15 minutes. If wearing contact lenses, remove after first 5 minutes. If on skin, wash immediately with water. If swallowed, drink a full glass of water. Do not induce vomiting. In all cases, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Is this product's packaging recyclable?
Yes. After using the entire bottle, rinse the bottle and then recycle.
Can I use this Liquid-Plumr® product in my garbage disposal?
Yes. This product is safe to use in your garbage disposal. When using this product in a drain that contains a garbage disposal, simply follow normal directions for use and flush the product with the disposal running.
Is it safe to mix Liquid-Plumr® products with any other product?
No. Do not use this product with ammonia, toilet bowl cleaners or other non-Liquid-Plumr clog removers, as splashing or the release of hazardous gases may occur.
How often can I use this product?
Use this product whenever water stops flowing into your drain, which is characterized by standing water. You may also use it whenever you notice a slow running drain.
Can I use this product to keep my drain from clogging?
Yes. Although this product is formulated to remove full clogs, it is also very effective on slow flow drains and can be used regularly to keep your pipes flowing freely.
Can I use this product in a drain that contains standing water?
Yes. This product is designed to pour through standing water. It is formulated to clear the full clogs that cause water to stop draining.
Will this product improve a slow drain?
Yes. Although this product is formulated to work very effectively through standing water, it may be used on clogs that have resulted in a slow-running drain.
How much of this product should I use per occasion?
For best results, we recommend using 1/2 of our 32-ounce bottle or 1/5 of our 80-ounce bottle for every clog problem.
How long should I wait before flushing the drain with water?
Wait at least 15 minutes after pouring this product down the drain before flushing with water. If you have an especially difficult clog, you can safely let the product sit overnight.
What should be done if my problem gets worse after using this product?
This may happen when a partially dissolved clog gets lodged further down the pipe. We recommend trying another dose of this product. However, if the problem continues to persist, you should call a plumber as there are some plumbing situations that even Liquid-Plumr can not fix.
What ingredients are in this product?
Ingredients include sodium hypochlorite, sodium hydroxide, biodegradable surfactant, and sodium silicate (corrosion inhibitor). Contains no phosphorus.
Liquid-Plumr® Maintenance™
expandWhat should I do if I come into direct contact with Liquid-Plumr® products?
If in eyes, flush immediately with water for 15 minutes. If wearing contact lenses, remove after first 5 minutes. If on skin, wash immediately with water. If swallowed, drink a full glass of water. Do not induce vomiting. In all cases, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Is this product's packaging recyclable?
Yes. After using the entire bottle, rinse the bottle and then recycle.
Can I use this Liquid-Plumr® product in my garbage disposal?
Yes. This product is safe to use in your garbage disposal. When using this product in a drain that contains a garbage disposal, simply follow normal directions for use and flush the product with the disposal running.
Is it safe to mix Liquid-Plumr® products with any other product?
No. Do not use this product with ammonia, toilet bowl cleaners or other non-Liquid-Plumr clog removers, as splashing or the release of hazardous gases may occur.
How often can I use this product?
Use this product weekly to maintain your drain, or whenever you notice a slow running drain.
Can I use this product to keep my drain from clogging?
This product is formulated to work effectively on slow flowing drains. You may use it regularly to keep your pipes flowing freely.
Can I use this product in a drain that contains standing water?
Yes. This product is designed to pour through standing water. However, it is formulated to work effectively on slow flowing drains. Therefore, for particularly stubborn clogs that cause standing water in drains, we recommend using Liquid-Plumr® Urgent Clear™.
Will this product improve a slow drain?
Yes, this product is formulated to work effectively on slow drains. For particularly stubborn clogs, we recommend using Liquid-Plumr® Urgent Clear™.
How much of this product should I use per occasion?
For best results, we recommend using 1/2 of our 32-ounce bottle or 1/5 of our 80-ounce bottle for every clog problem.
How long should I wait before flushing the drain with water?
Wait at least 15 minutes after pouring this product down the drain before flushing with water. If you have an especially slow drain, you can safely let the product sit overnight.
What should be done if my problem gets worse after using this product?
We recommend trying Liquid-Plumr® Urgent Clear™ for particularly stubborn clogs.
What ingredients are in this product?
Ingredients include sodium hypochlorite, sodium hydroxide, and sodium silicate (corrosion inhibitor). Contains no phosphorus.
- GENERAL FAQs
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- Disposal + Drain Foaming Cleaner
- Urgent Clear™
- Slow Flow Fighter™
- Full Clog Destroyer™
- Maintenance™
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