Indoor pipes are an essential part of your home, and it's easy not to think about their complexity when everything is working well. However, when your pipes clog, you may be tempted to pick up a bottle of drain cleaner as a simple solution. A plumbing repair service explains why drain cleaners are detrimental to you and your home.

Why You Should Avoid Drain Cleaner and Hire a Plumbing Repair Service

1. Damages The Pipes

Drano® and other similar products generate a lot of heat. Over time, this will cause pipes to soften and break. It will also weaken the glue holding your pipes together. With no water flow in your pipes, there is no way for the chemicals to dilute and damage will happen very quickly. It's better to call a plumbing repair service to deal with your clogs.

2. Risky When Combined With Other Products

If you poured a drain solution down your sink and it wasn't effective, it makes it difficult to use other products. If you try a different drainage product, the chemical compounds may not react well with one another. They could produce toxic fumes or more damage.

3. Dangerous For Humans

The chemicals in drain cleaners cause serious irritation to your skin, eyes, and lungs. The main ingredient in these products is sodium hydroxide, which is a substance that decomposes most organic matter, making it unsafe if it gets in contact with humans. If you use a snake or plunger after using a drain cleaner and it splashes up at you, it will burn you. 

Instead of resorting to a toxic drain cleaner, contact the experienced professionals at Sewer Solutions for all your plumbing repair service needs. Whether you need routine work or have a plumbing emergency, their talented team offers 24-hour service, seven days a week. Contact them at (808) 430-2323, or visit their website for more information.