How to Use Sulfuric Acid for Drain Cleaning
Many drain cleaners on the market use sulfuric acid to eat away at clogs. There are also drain cleaners on the market that use pressurized air to clear a clog, but the surest way of getting rid of any clog is to use acid. This article will tell you how to use sulfuric acid to clean a drain at home. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Open all windows in the area of the clogged drain.
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Pour the 2 cups of the Thrift Super-Pro Acid down the drain that is clogged. This product offers a 95 percent sulfuric acid concentration, which is all that is sold on the market to the public. Allow this to sit in the drain for at least one hour before attempting any other fixes.
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Insert the power snake into the clogged drain and extend to push the clog out of the drain pipe. This will move out of the way any lingering clog that the acid did not penetrate.
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Recoil the snake and remove from the drain.
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Flush the drain with water to make sure the drain is clear, and use as you normally would.
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Tips & Warnings
This product, as many that contain sulfuric acid, is for professional use only. There are products on the market that contain sulfuric acid, but not at a high enough concentration to be of use. If you know a plumber, or are a licensed plumber, you can purchase this product online or in stores. Another great publicly sold product is the Drain Flow Inhibited Sulfuric Acid Drain Opener. This product is activated by water and causes it to heat to 180 degrees Fahrenheit, which dissolves grease and hair along with most other clogs. This can be purchased online or at local hardware stores.
When using any acid, clean up spills immediately. Always use proper ventilation when using acids because the caustic and corrosive material cause an irritating and at times debilitating odor.
