What are the differences between biodegradable and conventional drain cleaners?

• <div><p>Conventional drain cleaners, like you might buy at the grocery store, use bleach (sodium hydroxide) as the main ingredient. On the contrary, biodegradable drain cleaners use gentler ingredients such as baking soda, vinegar, and boiling water to clear out drains. </p><p>Bleach is extremely corrosive and releases harmful gasses—hence the need for wearing safety protections like rubber gloves, eye goggles, face masks, and long sleeves and properly ventilating the room while using bleach. Biodegradable cleaners, however, don’t use bleach. Therefore they are safer to use, especially if you have a house full of children.</p></div>

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Last update on October 23, 2025

Reviewed in November 2022
Look for another builder. Great plans and home layouts. Focused on production, production, production and closing to get their $$$$. NEXT! Took months after close to get yard installed, welcome to mudville around house. Subpar workmanship and horrible warranty program. Tile in shower uneven,...
Mayberry Homes
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Reviewed in August 2021
Glad to be done with cleaning gutters out. Have several trees and was forced to use the 'basket covers' on downspouts to keep leaves and whirlybirds out of the downspouts that drain underground.
Leaf Home Bath
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Reviewed in June 2021
The Michigan Drain team resolved my issue the same day I called. They went above and beyond by finding and fixing an additional plumbing problem at no additional cost! Best customer service I've experienced!
Michigan Drain
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Reviewed in May 2017
The workers were polite, courteous, and performed a nice and tidy job of landscaping as well as installing yard drains for several rain spouts. I will definitely call this company again when the need arises.
Retaining Wall Systems
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Reviewed in October 2015
Backed-up main floor drain was cleaned quickly and professionally..
Michigan Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in March 2015
I was among many folks in southeast Michigan who suffered frozen sewer pipes due to an extremely cold winter. I initially had Roto Rooter out on March 2 due to frozen sewer line that developed while I was away from my home for a few days. Kevin, from Roto Rooter, was very professional and...
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
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Reviewed in June 2014
Very through and complete cleaning.
MAGDA'S CLEANING
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Reviewed in June 2013
My home's drain backed up on a Sunday while doing laundry. I called Drains Unlimited and asked for an appointment ASAP. They promised to be out the next morning, Monday, at 9 AM. They showed up promptly, it was the owner (Bill) and his son. I felt bad because it was very cold and snowy...
Drains Unlimited
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Reviewed in November 2012
Ned replaced a leaking bathtub drain and replaced a leaking drain in a bathroom sink.
Hedlund Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2008
They were very knowledgeable about filing the needed permits prior to the work being done. They were perfectionists about leveling and making the driveway drain correctly. I was very pleased!
TOM'S ADVANCED PAVING CO
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West Shore Home Grand Rapids

5505 Patterson Ave SE

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5505 Patterson Ave SE

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19 years of experience

To accomplish our mission, we have implemented a simple approach that will restore the beauty of your home while significantly reducing your energy bills - and we get it done in just one day! From start to finish, the West Shore Window & Door, Inc., experience is engineered to bring happiness to every home. The health and safety of our customers and employees is a top priority. Our team is following all CDC guidelines so we can provide you with the fast and convenient home improvements. We are also offering free virtual design consultations! Schedule your free consultation today.

Elite drain services

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At Elite drain services we provide customers with professional care for home drain cleaning, fixture repair and replacement including kitchen faucets, garbage disposals,bathroom faucets, tubs , showers, leaking drains under cabinets , leaking water lines , softener installation , water heater repairs, plumbing inspections and much more..

HomePro Handyman LLC

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Furniture Assembly Gutter cleaning Asphalt sealing Power washing Minor plumbing Minor electrical Door Hardware Installation Yard Maintenance And More

Plumbing Inspection & Repair Woodland MI

6585 COATS GROVE RD

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Plumbing Inspection & Repair Woodland MI

6585 COATS GROVE RD

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20 years of experience

Welcome To Plumbing Inspection & Repair Woodland MI. If you have any Issues about Plumbing OR you have any Issues about your Heating or Cooling System? Our Technicians fix all Problems. We take pride providing customer satisfaction and quality. We are a complete plumbing service company that has been around for more than a decade. Our growth has been massive over the years because our services and staff is can’t be compared to any other company. We have a trained team of professionals that specialize in all sorts of plumbing services and HVAC for both residential and commercial needs. Our services include: drain cleaning, sewer, garbage disposal replacement, clogged kitchen sink, faucet replacement, home stoppage, back flow tests, Heating And Cooling, Heating And Cooling Services, Air Conditioning Service, bathroom remodeling and much more! We Offer these services 24-hour plumbing & HVAC Service, line and leak detection, garbage disposer repair, water supply line replacement / repair, dishwashers and ice maker water lines, heating & cooling any issues. Emergency service is our specialty. Complete Residential & Commercial Plumbing & HVAC Services, Local Plumbing, Local Seattle Plumbing Company, Plumbing, Kitchen, Bathroom Plumbing, HVAC and other all type plumbing & HVAC services, plumbing repair, residential plumbing, commercial plumbing, bathroom plumbing solutions, trench less sewer line repair and replacement, pipe bursting, pipe relining, kitchen plumbing jobs, sink plumbing, toilet repair / replacement, water heaters, sump pumps, faucet replacement, video camera pipe inspections, back flow certification and repairs, Plumbers, Plumbing, Plumbing drain & sewer cleaning, Plumbing contractors commercial industrial, Fire water damage restoration, Water heater repair, Sewer cleaners & repairers All of our plumbers are licensed, professional and reliable. We provide estimates for every project and we offer guarantees on all of our work. Call us any time on 2693710392

TCS Plumbing

Pineknoll Dr

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TCS Plumbing

Pineknoll Dr

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TCS Plumbing is a small plumbing company owner-operated. With our master plumbing license and years of experience, we can assist all your plumbing needs. With a wide range of services from new construction & remodels to drain cleaning and repair. TCS understands the importance of providing excellent Repairs, Installation & Customer Service. If you want to work with a company who cares, Contact Our Office Today.

Plumbing Works will get your home or business back to 100% operational. We provide fair upfront pricing, free estimates and proposals, and our personal satisfaction guarantee for all of your plumbing needs. We provide competitive prices and excellent customer service. We’re also happy to help configure plumbing systems for your residential or light commercial projects. Rocky Staudinger, owner and full operator, has been plumbing for over 15 years now and truly enjoys working directly with his customers to listen to their needs and help solve all plumbing problems they may encounter, or help them build out new plumbing systems for projects both small and big. Plumbing Works LLC is fully licensed and insured.

"This is a follow up to my recent previous post. I should have included it was a Power Vent natural gas water replacement to explain the higher cost for the unit installation. The same make and comparable size model water heater at Lowes was priced over $1000. I had 3 plumbing companies quote on the work, which was done at no cost. Plumbing Works - Rocky was the lowest bidder. One local (to me) company quoted $2900. Another larger firm from Lansing quoted about $250 more than Rocky. Both of those companies were going to put in the make and model they represented versus the current one. One company, Meridian stated they would give me a quote but it would cost $$$ for just doing it, I declined to do that"

David H on June 2020

"This is a follow up to my recent previous post. I should have included it was a Power Vent natural gas water replacement to explain the higher cost for the unit installation. The same make and comparable size model water heater at Lowes was priced over $1000. I had 3 plumbing companies quote on the work, which was done at no cost. Plumbing Works - Rocky was the lowest bidder. One local (to me) company quoted $2900. Another larger firm from Lansing quoted about $250 more than Rocky. Both of those companies were going to put in the make and model they represented versus the current one. One company, Meridian stated they would give me a quote but it would cost $$$ for just doing it, I declined to do that"

David H on June 2020

New Era Home Improvement

714 Lansing Ave

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New Era Home Improvement

714 Lansing Ave

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24 years of experience

With over 13 years of experience in home improvement and repair work. New Era is certified, insured and guaranteed to get the job done right the first time!

Advantage Plumbing & Drain

1690 E State St

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Advantage Plumbing & Drain

1690 E State St

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Advantage Plumbing & Drain is your first call for plumbing needs – residential or commercial. Whether you have a leaky pipe, clogged drain, or find yourself needing an expert to install a new septic system, Advantage Plumbing & Drain can help! Each of our highly skilled technicians are certified, insured, and trained to tackle any plumbing, sewer or drainage problem.

"The tech was able to clear the line out and remove the unnecessary second trap. He snaked the drain and since then everything is running well. The only thing that I didn't like was that the tech forgot to put the washer discharge hose back into the utility tub, so had I not checked that, I would have had water all over my basement. Simple oversite, but could have been costly."

Corey V on November 2020

"The tech was able to clear the line out and remove the unnecessary second trap. He snaked the drain and since then everything is running well. The only thing that I didn't like was that the tech forgot to put the washer discharge hose back into the utility tub, so had I not checked that, I would have had water all over my basement. Simple oversite, but could have been costly."

Corey V on November 2020

3D Professional Maintenance Services

1132 E Miller Road

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3D Professional Maintenance Services

1132 E Miller Road

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12 years of experience

With over 25 years combined experience my team specializes in all your commercial and residential maintenance needs.We understand that first impressions are the lasting impressions and professional, affordable, dependable services are invaluable.Make 3D your first call for your"one stop" maintenance needs!

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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Conventional drain cleaners, like you might buy at the grocery store, use bleach (sodium hydroxide) as the main ingredient. On the contrary, biodegradable drain cleaners use gentler ingredients such as baking soda, vinegar, and boiling water to clear out drains.

Bleach is extremely corrosive and releases harmful gasses—hence the need for wearing safety protections like rubber gloves, eye goggles, face masks, and long sleeves and properly ventilating the room while using bleach. Biodegradable cleaners, however, don’t use bleach. Therefore they are safer to use, especially if you have a house full of children.

It takes hair about two years to dissolve on its own in the drain without the use of any tool or help. Fortunately, using a drain snake, plunger, or any of the actions mentioned above to dissolve the hair will help get rid of the clog in as little as 15 minutes.

If you don’t have a sewer cleanout, clearing out clogs can be extremely difficult. You would need to try to clear the clog from sink drains, but it can be harder to reach the clog all the way in the drain line. A sewer cleanout makes it much faster and easier for pros to clear clogs from your main sewer line.

If your kitchen is flooding, first turn off the water supply and electricity before entering the room. Next, focus on immediate flood control by cleaning up any standing water with a sump pump or wet-dry vacuum to prevent long-term water damage to your home. Open your windows and run any dehumidifiers you have handy. Finally, call a professional plumber to help find the source of the flood and repair it.

Flushing the toilet only to realize it’s clogged can cause anxiety. To avoid a clogged toilet, use less toilet paper. If you notice that the toilet is flushing and refilling slower than usual, you can use a plunger to clear clogs in the S-trap. If that doesn’t work, call a plumber to check your system and possibly clear the drain lines.

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