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2. Chemical drain cleaners - Wikipedia

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   Drain cleaners usually contain a strong base such as sodium hydroxide that decomposes hair and converts fats into water-soluble products. The reaction is exothermic, releasing heat to soften the fats. Drain cleaners can also contain aluminum, which reacts with sodium hydroxide to produce bubbles of hydrogen gas that help to break up the clog. [11]

3. 11 Best Drain Cleaners to Quickly Unclog Your Sink - AOL

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   Get rid of gurgling toilets, clogs, and odors once and for all with these top-rated drain cleaners. The post 11 Best Drain Cleaners to Quickly Unclog Your Sink appeared first on Reader's Digest.

4. Liquid-Plumr - Wikipedia

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   Liquid-Plumr is a chemical drain opener made of 0.5–2% sodium hydroxide and 5–10% sodium hypochlorite, [1] and a surfactant, produced by Clorox.The product is safe for septic systems, PVC, plastic, and copper pipes, although is not recommended for and can damage rubber piping.

5. Drano - Wikipedia

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   The sodium hydroxide (lye) is consumed by further action of the first reaction. Crystal Drano was invented in 1923 by Harry Drackett. From the 1960s into the 1980s, Drackett advertised Once in every week, Drano in every drain. [2] [3] Bristol-Myers bought the Drackett Company in 1965 and sold it to S. C. Johnson in 1992.

6. Sodium hydroxide - Wikipedia

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   Sodium hydroxide, also known as lye and caustic soda, [1] [2] is an inorganic compound with the formula NaOH. It is a white solid ionic compound consisting of sodium cations Na + and hydroxide anions OH −. Sodium hydroxide is a highly corrosive base and alkali that decomposes lipids and proteins at ambient temperatures and may cause severe ...

7. Consumer Reports' picks for 'green' cleaning products - AOL

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   That includes cleaning products. If you're thinking about making the change, here are some things you should know first. Consumer Reports' picks for 'green' cleaning products [Video]