Is it safe to pour Drano down a shower drain?

You can use Drano® Clog Removers to unclog a kitchen sink, bathroom sink, shower or clogged bathtub, but DO NOT use them in toilets. For clogged or slow-running drains, apply the product and let it work 15 minutes, then flush with hot water.

Why would Drano make a clog worse?

However, using Drano draining cleaner can make your clog problem worse? Drano cleaners can add up clogged in your pipe since it has a chemical that turns the liquid solution into solid. If you repeat using these chemicals, it may cause your pipes’ tearing up, causing the pipes to leak up.

How long after Drano Can I shower?

After you applied the product, wait and let it work for 15 minutes. For tough problems allow 30 minutes for the entire process. You should already have unclogged your kitchen sink, bathroom sink, shower, or clogged bathtub. Now flush it with hot water.

What should I use to unclog a shower drain?

Mix together 1 cup of vinegar (distilled white vinegar works best) and 1 cup of baking soda. First, pour boiling water down the drain to loosen; then follow with the baking soda-vinegar mixture and wait 15 minutes. Rinse with more boiling water.

How do you use Drano Max Gel in the shower?

Drano Max Gel has a thick bleach formula that cuts through standing water and helps to break down hair, soap scum, and other clog-causing materials. All you have to do is pour 16 ounces of the gel down your shower drain (or 32 ounces for extremely slow-running drains) and wait 15 to 30 minutes.

Why do plumbers say not to use Drano?

Because of its corrosive nature, Drano can cause toilet bowls to crack, PVC pipes to melt or break and the glue that holds pipes together can be eaten away. If any of these things happen, you’re going to be left with an inoperable plumbing system and costly repairs.

How do you unclog a shower drain when Drano doesn’t work?

Baking soda and vinegar may unclog your drain better than Drano ever could. Start by getting rid of the standing water in your drain. If it will go down slowly, just wait until it’s gone. If it isn’t moving, use a cup or a spoon to get it out of there.