Caustic soda to unclog drain

My drain is a bit clogged. Is caustic soda a good solution to get it draining properly from my kitchen sink?

Asked by Akinfolayan on 5th Dec 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"Hi,if is there already scale bulding, or how we call (fat) the caustic soda probaly will make wors.
Also depend of the pipework, becarful incase the pipe get burn.
Descale with a profesional machine,should be the best solutions for a long time result."
Answered on 5th Dec 2022 - Member since Dec 2021 - report
"Try it , what have you got to lose ! You’d probably be better getting some marigolds and getting your hand in and cleaning it out as it’s probably greased up!"
Answered on 5th Dec 2022 - Member since Oct 2021 - report
"I would rather recommend you get a proper drain cleaner because of the chemicals going back into the drain
Caustic soda can unblock drains but some have different chemical build ups"
Answered on 6th Dec 2022 - Member since Dec 2022 - report
"No. Caustic soda solidifies if you put too much down"
Answered on 11th Dec 2022 - Member since Apr 2020 - report
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