It happens in every household; you go to do the dishes, take a shower, or brush your teeth, and the water in the sink won’t drain. What’s the following action? A lot of people go to their local hardware store and get the famous Drano. Although Drano might relieve the problem temporarily, it can cause severe problems over time, leading to expensive repairs that could have been avoided in the first place. In this blog, we are going to differentiate Drano and Drainbo on how they work, the ingredients, and the overall effectiveness of each drain cleaner.
What is Drano and How Does it Work?
Drano is a chemically-based drainage cleaner that consists of aluminum, salt, bleach, sodium nitrate, and lye. When Drano is poured down a drain, several chemical reactions happen simultaneously.
First, the lye decomposes all the physical matter in the drain pipes. Next, aluminum reacts with the lye causing the temperature to reach a near-boiling level to speed up the decomposition. Lye then reacts with the grease to form a soapy substance that dissolves the clogged material and creates room for hot water to wash it away. All these reactions happening at once are much more than most residential drains and pipes can handle.
What is Drainbo and How does it Work?
Drainbo has the same objective as Drano, but works through the natural decomposition process, using environmentally-friendly bacteria cultures. Drainbo is an all-natural, biologically engineered product, meaning it doesn’t contain any of the harsh chemicals that would potentially harm your pipes. When used regularly, it can improve the performance of the septic system and maintain clog-free drains.
Why You Think Twice About Using Drano
Health Risks
As we mentioned above, Drano has the ability to dissolve virtually any organic matter. If it comes into contact with your skin or eyes, the damage can be devastating. Inhaling the fumes can also cause severe damage to your lungs.
Plumbing System Damage
Because of its corrosive nature, Drano can cause toilet bowls to crack, PVC pipes to melt or break, and the glue that holds your pipes together can slowly be eaten away. If any of these things happen, you will be left with an inoperable plumbing system and costly repairs.
Bad for the Environment
When Drano exits your plumbing or sewage system, it can quickly contaminate the water supply causing harm to plants and animals that might consume it.
How Drainbo is Different
Because our drain cleaner uses all-natural ingredients that are safe for you and your family, you can rest assured that you aren’t potentially harming your plumbing system, as well as the environment. The experts at Drainbo have always had the environment as a priority and the non-toxic ingredients in our drain cleaner prove that.
Shop For Drainbo Today
Are you interested in a natural alternative to other toxic drain cleaners? You can find Drainbo at your local hardware store, including Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Fred Meyer, and more. You can also shop online on our website or find us on Amazon! Learn more about our organic drain cleaner here, and contact us with any questions or concerns.