Can you use Drano in your clogged toilet?

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 preventive drain cleaning, you can use Drano® Max Build-Up Remover in drains, toilets and even septic systems.

Is Liquid Plumber good for clogged toilets?

We’ve had a lot of questions about “Liquid Plumber” type drain “openers” and how they work in toilets. The short answer is—-“They don’t”. We suggest you don’t waste your time and money trying to unclog a toilet line with one of these products.

What is the best liquid for clogged toilet?

Best Overall Drain Cleaner: Drano Max Gel Liquid Clog Remover. Best Drain Cleaner for Hair Clogs: Liquid Plumr Clog Destroyer + Hair Clog Eliminator. Best Enzymatic Drain Cleaner: Bio Clean. Best Monthly Build-up Remover: CLR Clear Pipes & Drains.

Can you pour drain cleaner down a toilet?

Can drain cleaners be used in toilets? – Absolutely NOT! Avoid using a chemical drain cleaner like Drano or Liquid-Plumbr – they tend to be harsh and abrasive on your drain pipes.

Why is Drano bad for toilets?

Drano works by dissolving the item clogging the drain using an oxidizing chemical reaction. The heat generated from this chemical reaction can crack the porcelain of the toilet or soften the PVC of the pipes. So, not only can Drano hurt you, but it can also hurt your toilet and cause costly damage.

Does pouring boiling water down a toilet unclog it?

Do NOT pour boiling water down your sink or toilet. This can melt PVC piping and pipe seals, causing serious damage. In addition, using boiling water to clear a clogged toilet can melt the wax ring around the toilet, or even crack the porcelain bowl, leading to a pricey trip to your favorite hardware store.

Why you shouldn’t use Drano in your toilet?

Drano is designed for drains and not for toilets for several reasons. Drano can damage your toilet by causing the wax ring sealing your toilet to deteriorate. After repeated use, you may have to replace the ring and may even need to replace the floor below the toilet because of chemical overflow onto your subfloor.

Why should you not put Drano down the toilet?

One of the reasons Drano is not ok to use in toilets is that the drains are constructed in a way that the Drano, or Liquid Plumber too, can’t easily get to the clog. The fact that it sits for a while can cause three different problems and all of them are bad.

Why is it dangerous to use Drano on toilet clogs?

In a toilet, especially since Drano does not work quickly on toilet clogs, it creates a serious issue. The heat generated from this chemical reaction can crack the porcelain of the toilet or soften the PVC of the pipes. So, not only can Drano hurt you, but it can also hurt your toilet and cause costly damage.

What happens if you put Drano down the toilet?

Additional Risks of Putting Drano Down the Toilet. As if serious health risks were not enough of a problem, Drano can actually cause serious problems with the pipes and toilet itself. Drano works by dissolving the item clogging the drain using an oxidizing chemical reaction. This process generates heat.