Safer For Pipes Than Chemical Clog Removers
I’ve read and been told by numerous plumbers not to use chemical products to unclog pipes as they can cause damage to the pipes over time. We have an older house with metal pipes and they clog frequently since they are now rough on the inside and hold gunk. After having plumbers come out to snake different pipes several times, we heard and tried Green Gobbler, as an enzymatic cleaner, with some success. When I came across the Eco Strong Enzyme Drain Cleaner (2 oz bottle x 5), I decided to try them and compare. The small bottle option is a nice buying option to be able to try and product to see how it works for you. The pricing ends up being comparable to the Green Gobbler 2 application bottle.<br /><br />I’ll start by saying that it does seem to have worked after one application on a slow running bathtub. It wasn’t completely stopped up, but was starting to run slow. This is a place we’ve had trouble with in the past for different reasons, but I thought I’d try to nip the problem before things got worse.<br /><br />What I like about this product:<br />* It has a nice scent, but isn’t overwhelming. There is no harsh chemical smell.<br />* It’s really easy to use. You just shake the bottle well and pour it down the drain. I did make sure I wiped around the drain for any product that may have splashed since we have a cat that gets in the tub. That’s it, just don’t use the drain for at least a couple of hours but preferably overnight. Unlike Green Gobbler, you don’t have to flush with hot water after the treatment. I liked not having that extra step.<br />* It’s made in the United States<br /><br />What I didn’t like about the product:<br />* It wasn’t clear to me from the product description, but they recommend treating three consecutive days. If there are no problems, then once a month maintenance. This means with the 5 bottles you’ll get one clogged drain use from the package and two maintenance treatments. I thought I’d get five clogged drain treatments from the package. I saw better flow after one treatment and will probably just do the one unless I start seeing decreased flow again soon.<br />* The product does not have a child proof lid or safety seal. I was pretty surprised by that. I don’t have kids in the house, but if you do, you’ll need to store it safely. As soon as you open a lid, the liquid is exposed, so just take care. You really don’t want to get it on your skin.<br /><br />I really like the idea of using an enzymatic product to unclog the drains. This one seems to work pretty well. I can’t speak to how well it would work on a fully clogged drain, and it probably depends on what is actually clogging the drain. I found it a bit more convenient than Green Gobbler. I do hope they become more safety conscious with their packaging.
Rating: 4 stars