Get into the habit of using a drain cleaner at least once a month to prevent the pipes from getting clogged again.

Always scrape all of the food from your dirty dishes before washing them to prevent any build up in the drain.

If you bought a large bottle of drain clearer store the residue somewhere safely away from children. As we said, you can’t use this one if you have a septic tank plus you need to pour both bottles down the drain in one go. It takes approximately 1 to 2 hours to clear the shower drain. Soda Crystals These work by dissolving any organic obstruction in their path without damaging your pipes. They are the safest option available and should always be used when cleaning toilets and other waste disposals. They are suitable for both kitchens and bathrooms. Collect any fats or grease from cooking in a suitable container and dispose of it in your general waste. In both attempts, the mixture of bicarbonate soda (125g), salt (125g) and vinegar (125ml) seemed to do nothing but fizz and spit in the plughole.

It’s easy to use as the tool just slides into your plughole to loosen even the most resistant of clogs and it’s unique design has special teeth to catch those materials. Remember you are handling chemicals strong enough to melt fat and hair. Those same chemicals should never touch your skin. Be careful and always take adequate precautions (wear gloves etc). This can be done using a jug or a saucepan, keep going until all of the water is removed from the sink. There are some drain cleaners that are odourless which means you’ll get some smelly drain smells in your home whilst the pipes are clearing. Others have an artificial chemically fresh sort of smell. The choice is yours, some people can’t stand that artificial fresh smell whilst others prefer that to the drain smell. Exterior Or Interior Drain ClearersThis works in just five minutes and is a kit that you just won’t be able to do without! Features and Benefits Live more sustainably - get our free Sustainability newsletter to make changes for you and the planet Scrape plates Make sure you remove food residue from your plates, bowls and utensils before you put them in the sink. Never be tempted to run water down the drain to see if it’s working before the instructed time. Whether that’s 30 minutes or overnight, allow the cleaner to do its work.

After allowing the full time period to elapse, rinse the drain using water, again the instructions will stipulate whether to use hot or cold water. Drain protector Get a drain protector to catch stray bits of food residue before they disappear down the plughole. This is not intended to be a full statement of your rights under the Consumer Contracts Regulations. Full details of your rights are available from your Local Authority’s Trading Standards Office. How To Return A Product Anything of a nature that for hygiene or associated health and safety - this includes the Outdoor Spas, Mattresses and Divan SetsIf you wish to return this item to Robert Dyas, you can only do so by the following method: 1. Visit Your Local Robert Dyas Store After waiting 10 minutes, the clog was still firmly in place and so a lot of rigorous plunging action was required to dislodge it.