Guys, need help a bit. anyone got use the drainage clog remover liquid thing before?

My shower clogged, probably hair but I pam use plunger so many time still no fix, cucuk using wire also no luck and water don't want to drain at all.

does this thing work on full clog or just for drainage that runs slow?

If I am not mistaken, it is for kitchen fat. That stuff is never going to melt hair!

BTW, what is it that's clogged? Kitchen sink? Bathroom floor-drain hole?

Bathroom floor-drain hole, First floor bathroom.
I crawled into the ceiling to take a look at the pipeline but there's nothing I can remove for cleaning.

Then, due to the way the hole is made, the wire can't go deep.

Gone to hardware store this afternoon but I didn't buy any of those drain clog remover stuff because the guy that recommend me the stuff there doesn't sound like he ever use it before.

Use some high concentration acid. Sure settle but is dangerous

where to get that acid. i face this problem too

you should go to ace hardware, and buy drain opener.

Ace hardware sells many of them. The best one is "i forgot the name"... but i recalled from all the collection, it has plastic bag sealed wrapped the sealed bottle... all drain opener are liqued, stored in sealed bottle. this one lagi best, it has plastic sealed wrapped outside sealed bottle... the bottle is white, the brand written in red / black printing. and it has word "professional grade"... sure will not miss lah..

these things sure real posion so make sure you know what you are doing, protect ur hand, don't let it sprink to ur skin and... it smells acid badly so make sure ventilation is there

"the guy that recommend me the stuff there doesn't sound like he ever use it before."

Better double confirm before buying. I bought 1 from hardware shop, the guy say can be use on PVC pipe. I used and the PVC pipe all melt.

i saw in ACE hardware, there's chemical to melt hair in the drain.. try search there

hmmm. i buy at pasar before. street vendor selling very long device looking like a hand. plastic type. can press button let it go long like a pipe then press another button the 3 fingers like will pick up things in tight sink holes then u have to pull the whole thing out.

How much will cost ah? The one I saw here is just in normal chemical plastic bottle, white color but I forgot the brand.


Yeah this, that's why I didn't buy it that time.
the house using the white pvc but I can't see the label what type it is.

use clorox

Drain snake/auger. How much did it cost?

RM35 . cheap plastic kind. i think some china brand.

PVC melted because you leave it longer than 1 hour without any water. actually i think 15 minutes already overloaded...

have you notice when you pour the acid there is a smoke and smell ? that's when the acid eat up everything inside the pvc... then after the smoke and smell gone, wait for 15 minutes - 1 hour (depends on how big the pvc is) and then you flush it with water.... flush it with plenty of water. i mean reallllllllllllllllllllllyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy plenty of water. This is to disolve acidic texture inside pvc...

the clog remover can help, can use for hair whatever stuck

just pour about 1/4 first

You should try using the clog remover liquid first, before trying using a strong acid?
It cost around rm25 at hardware shop.. you pour the whole bottle (yes, it's a one time use) and leave it overnight.. if i'm not mistaken, you need to leave it overnight. It will melts any organic material... hair is organic.. so, it should work on hair too..

but if you think it may not work, probably just hire a plumber to check it out.. plumber probably knows more trick than we do..

This post has been edited by zeese: Oct 17 2014, 10:00 AM

used the wire thing without much help. then used traditional way of hot water and sodium bicarbonate-cheaper and somewhat works.

Bought acid from a hardware store for my case. It works but do be careful when handling. Plus the fumes are poisonous.

for using acid, please becareful for not melted ur pipe..
lel..
else ur house will raining when u bath at 1st floor...

where do you live first? If live in apartment or condo cannot simply use clog remover.

The name is Rooto. You can google image the keyword below:
rooto professional drain opener

Hahahha. Choking the chicken in the shower can result in drain clogging. Hair usually got shower drain trap. U should just keep pouring boiling water down the drain. if u want a better solution u could try this.

Add 3 cups of baking soda + 2 cups of mayonnaise. stir till everything is mixed. then remove the shower drain trap n put the mixture in the drain pipe and leave 4 10 minutes. Then wash down with hot water. Confirm gone.

Most clog removers are usually acid-based. If you suspect they are hair clogs, then it is advised to use the Alkaline Clog Remover.



The method suggested by koolbrader is alkali-based, but I'm sure the alkalinity of the solution.

Oh yeah and never use them on metal pipes right ?

Hey... i recalled alkaline based clog remover.... try mix with acid based clog remover if still stubborn... sure feel like "nasi goreng meletup"

And toilet bowls.

Daiso also has, but smh.. not sure if strong enough.

Yes, it works, trust me. I am using Mr Muscle and some other dunno what brand powder i got from DIY. Just follow the usage instructions.

I have a clog that I managed to fix. A clog at a 4 inch pipe. Few bottle of unbrand clogger (black color acid) and a bottle of Ace Hardware Brand Acid.

For the acid to work, need to make sure that there is no water inside the pipes.

Last time when I was a kid my dad use to use a product called drainex or drainx....good for hair..

SYABAS plumber taught me to boil hot water and add a big full bag of salt and vinegar which is optional. this can remove clogged pipe which works like magic.

If you're using those commercially available drain unclogger, it may damage your bathroom tiles if used incorrectly because they are highly acidic. I bought one from Ace hardware once and I terribly regretted it as it slightly damaged my bathroom tiles.

Instead, I'd recommend that you boil a kettle of water with some laundry detergent. Make sure it's boiling hot and then slowly pour it down to the bathroom floor trap. You may need to repeat 2 to 3 times and it is highly effective.

Hope this helps.

This post has been edited by pastacarbonara: Mar 30 2016, 11:49 AM

mix salt into boiling water and pour into the clogged pipe

Most houses use PVC pipes. Are you sure PVC pipe can withstand boiling water temperature?

kena clogged kitchen sink last time, use hot boiling water n pour it down the sink hole and it was clear later….hot water work for my sink, but i never try it on bath room water trap hole before.

I used it before, it worked for my kitchen...
Just pour some on the drain, make sure remove the cover, and then wait for 10mins and then pour some normal water...

Had this problem months ago, i pour down some acid, use that 'pump tandas', but not normal pump, like a pump on steroid, big one, cost like RM30, then use something like spring, cucuk dalam lubang, then you need to spin it. Problem solved after that

fuuu just imagine the amount of hair stuck weiii

Best method that worked for me for a fully clogged bathroom sink (because of hair and clay face masks) which I couldn't clear our for weeks using baking soda, vinegar, drain snake etc...

1. Get a small but long pipe cleaner with bristles or even a metal wire and try to remove as much hair as possible.
2. Sprinkle Power Max Clog Remover from cosway and let it sit for 2 minutes. You'll be able to hear a hissing sound when the powder reaches the bottom of the sink.
3. Pour 1 cup boiling hot water to let the powder reach all the corners of the sink drain. Let it sit for another 3 minutes
4. Pour 5 cups boiling hot water mixed with 1 big scoop of detergent and a few spoons of coarse salt.

Repeat steps 2-4 about 2 or 3 times depending on the severity of the clog.

For both my bathroom sink and kitchen sink which were badly clogged, I did the above twice and managed to clear the clog.

Pour Clorox 1 bottle n wait overnight. Don't dilute.

i tried cheapo liquid type from hardware shop, kenot work

then the best is the imported gel type from ACE hardware

Try this one

I think if it is toilet pipe, it will be white coloured. This one if not mistaken can.
Grey one, not really

thanks for the replies you guys but did you guys check the on post date?

thanks for the replies you guys but did you guys check the on post date?

which method/material did you end up using to clear the blockage?

It was a full clog, called plumber for it and they use some long rod thing to cucuk the hole. kinda 2-3 meter long and they dig baby wipes out.
I use the same bottle as just above post show, the plumr it works at first but as hair and oil was not the culprit the blockage is back again within minutes.