Help! I’ve Blocked My Drain with Caustic Soda – Now What?
But what happens when the magic doesn’t work? Worse, what happens when the caustic soda seems to have made the blockage worse ? You now have a drain blocked with caustic soda—a dangerous, chemical-filled standstill. drain blocked with caustic soda
First, understand that caustic soda works by dissolving organic matter (grease, hair, soap scum). However, it won't work on: Worse, what happens when the caustic soda seems
I was going to have to call a plumber. And I was going to have to tell him that I had turned my plumbing into a hazardous waste site. However, it won't work on: I was going
Caustic soda reacts with fats and oils to create soap. If there isn't enough water to flush it away, this "soap" can solidify into a thick, waxy mass that is harder to clear than the original grease.