{"id":1468,"date":"2023-12-11T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/?p=1468"},"modified":"2023-12-08T08:14:27","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T13:14:27","slug":"why-drain-chemicals-cost-you-more-money-down-the-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/plumbing\/why-drain-chemicals-cost-you-more-money-down-the-line\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Drain Chemicals Cost You More Money Down the Line"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In modern-day society, the simplest solution is usually considered to be the best one. It\u2019s natural to want to choose something that seems like it\u2019ll solve a problem easily\u2013and inexpensively. So we understand that homeowners want to use drain-cleaning chemicals to clear away clogs in their sinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First of all, drain cleaners don\u2019t work, and secondly, they\u2019ll cost you more money down the line. Professional plumbers don\u2019t recommend them and it\u2019s not so you\u2019ll sign up for drain cleaning<\/a> services instead. Let\u2019s explain why drain chemicals don\u2019t work, how they cost more in the long run, and why they\u2019re so bad for you and your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Do Drain Chemicals Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Drain chemicals work by using caustic chemicals such as lye and acid to eat away at the material clogging your drain. Usually, they\u2019re effective enough to create a narrow pathway through the clog which allows just enough water to get through, allowing your sink to drain again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But they don\u2019t destroy the bulk of the clog. Most of the material that clogged the drain in the first place is still down there. That\u2019s why drain chemicals are considered a \u201cBand-Aid fix\u201d because the clog inevitably comes back after days or weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do Drain Cleaning Chemicals Cost More in the Long Run?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First of all, acid isn\u2019t discriminating. Not only will drain chemicals corrode the material that causes a drain clog, but they\u2019ll damage your pipes as well just by pouring them down your drains. There are plenty of areas that aren\u2019t clogged that the chemicals will cling to and eat away at. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The chemical solutions and makeup of drain cleaners are so toxic and powerful that they can easily eat away at pipes. Not only that, but chemical reactions can occur between soap scum and drain cleaners that accelerate the corrosion process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn\u2019t matter if you have PVC, CPVC, metal, or copper pipes. No material is safe from drain cleaning chemicals. Plastic pipes and older plumbing materials are the most susceptible to damage.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repeated usage can result in actual holes in your plumbing system which will lead to leaks and water damage. As you can imagine, these can be fairly costly repairs depending on the extent of the damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They Are Harmful to Septic Systems.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Does your home rely on a septic system for water? Septic systems use organic bacteria in order to break down waste. Drain cleaners kill the bacteria in your septic system which will prevent it from working properly. The fix isn\u2019t an easy one. You\u2019ll need to have your entire septic system pumped out and cleaned, which is a lengthy process and a costly job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just Say No to Toxic Chemicals.\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Trust us when we say you don\u2019t want these chemicals in your home. They\u2019re among the most toxic chemicals you can buy off the shelf. If a pet or a child accidentally ingests them, they can be deadly. Just getting a small amount on your skin or breathing in the fumes can be harmful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rely on our team of professionals for all your drain cleaning needs. We\u2019ll fix the problem right the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning<\/strong><\/a> to schedule drain cleaning in Palm Harbor, FL today!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Not only are drain cleaning chemicals hazardous to your home and health, they also don’t work and can damage your pipes, leading to costly repairs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[46,199],"class_list":["post-1468","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-plumbing","tag-drain-cleaning","tag-palm-harbor"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1468"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1468"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1468\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1470,"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1468\/revisions\/1470"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1468"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1468"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1468"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}