GENERAL FAQS

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 maydamage rubber.

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.

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 the Poison Information Centre (New Zealand) 0800 764 766 or a doctor immediately.

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.

No. Liquid-Plumr® products are not designed to remove the waste that may be clogging your toilet.

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.

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.

Absolutely! Use of Liquid-Plumr® products is safe for all types of sinks.

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.

All Liquid-Plumr® products can be stored in your home for up to 12 months prior to use.

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.

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 cannot fix.

Yes. After pouring the entire bottle into your drain, rinse the bottle and then recycle.

Yes. This product is designed to pour through standing water. It is formulated to clear the full clogs that cause water to stop draining.

Yes. This product is very effective on full clogs and slow flow drains, and with regular monthly use can help keep your pipes flowing freely.

For best results, we recommend using 1/2 of our 946mL bottle or 1/5 of our 2.36L bottle for every clog problem.

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.

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.

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.

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 cannot fix.

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.

Yes. After pouring the entire bottle into your drain, rinse the bottle and then recycle.

Yes. This product is designed to work fast on slow-running drains.

Yes. This product is designed to pour through standing water. It is formulated to clear the full clogs that cause water to stop draining.

Yes. This product is very effective on full clogs and slow flow drains, and with regular monthly use can help keep your pipes flowing freely.

Use this product whenever water stops flowing into your drain, which is characterised by standing water. You may also use it whenever you notice a slow-running drain.

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.

Ingredients include sodium hypochlorite, sodium hydroxide, biodegradable surfactant, and sodium silicate (corrosion inhibitor). Contains no phosphorus.

For best results, we recommend using the entire bottle for every clog problem.

No. This product is not formulated to be safely used on skin. Follow first aid instructions on the label if this clog remover comes into contact with your body.

Hair is a major component in most bathroom clogs. If anyone in your household has long hair, you likely have a greater amount of hair in your drains.

This clog remover is not recommended for either washing machines or “laundry basins.” It was formulated specifically for fixtures with a plumbing “trap”, standard on most sinks. Additionally, the ingredients could compromise the outlet hose on your washing machine.

Yes, but this won’t be necessary. If the clog persists, we recommend using an additional dose of Liquid-Plumr® Clog Destroyer Plus+ Hair Clog Eliminator™.

We do not recommend using a plunger when this clog remover is in the drain. Plunging may cause the clog remover to splash onto you or your clothing.

Yes, you can use as recommended either in bathtub or shower drains.

Slowly pour the entire contents of bottle over the drain opening. For slow drains, wait 15 minutes. For clogged drains, wait for the drain to clear. Then flush with hot tap water.

Yes, but for best results, we recommend using either Liquid-Plumr® Clog Destroyer Plus+ PipeGuard™ or Liquid-Plumr® Clog Destroyer Plus+ Urgent Clear™ for clogs with standing water.

Yes. It’s formulated to work specifically on slow drains caused by hair clogs that form at or below the stopper, or clogs that are caused by build-up.

We do not recommend using this clog remover in toilets. It is not formulated to remove the waste that may be clogging your commode.

Yes. Laboratory tests confirm that this clog remover is safe for all household plumbing, including plastic pipes.

Yes, this clog remover is safe to use if you have a septic system. The ingredients will break down before they reach the septic system, and won’t kill the natural bacteria that exist there.

Wait 15 minutes before flushing the drain with water. This product is safe for pipes, and if you have an especially slow drain you can safely let it sit overnight. For fully clogged drains, wait for the drain to clear completely.

No, do not use this clog remover in your garbage disposal.

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.

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 cannot fix.

Yes. After pouring the entire bottle into your drain, rinse the bottle and then recycle.

Yes. This product is very effective on full clogs and slow flow drains, and with regular monthly use can help keep your pipes flowing freely.

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.

Ingredients include sodium hypochlorite, sodium hydroxide, biodegradable surfactant, and sodium silicate (corrosion inhibitor). Contains no phosphorus.

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.

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.

No, just remove the cap and pour the entire bottle into the drain. The liquids in the different chambers will combine in your drain.

For best results, we recommend using the entire bottle for every clog problem.

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.

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.

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®.

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.

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 cannot fix.

Yes. After pouring the entire bottle into your drain, rinse the bottle and then recycle.

Yes. This product is designed to pour through standing water. It is formulated to clear the full clogs that cause water to stop draining.

Yes. This product is very effective on full clogs and slow flow drains, and with regular monthly use can help keep your pipes flowing freely.

For best results, we recommend using 1/3 of our 1.24L bottle for every clog problem.

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.

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.