The Power & The Peril: Using Caustic Soda for Drain Cleaning

: While often used in plastic pipes, caustic soda can generate intense heat that may warp PVC or damage older metal plumbing and seals. Potential Drawbacks

Arthur waited. He poured another bucket. The water disappeared instantly, racing down to the sewer main with hungry speed. The blockage—the stubborn empire of grease and grime—had been dissolved. It wasn't pushed further down; it was simply gone, turned into a harmless solution that would wash away into the municipal system.

Gone.