What chemical is in Drano?

sodium hydroxide
What is Drano? Drano is a household drainage cleaner made from either sodium hypochlorate (bleach), sodium hydroxide (lye), sodium chloride, sodium nitrate and aluminum. How does it work? Once poured down the drain, Drano works to create a chemical reaction to decompose organic matter causing the blockage.

What is Mr Muscle made of?

Sodium hydroxide is used in the production of aluminium, soap and wood pulp. This is made from an ionic polymeric material that’s soluble in water and helps to form the gel. It also picks up metal ions such as calcium (as found in limescale). Acting as a solvent, this dissolves components of the blockage.

What’s in Mr muscle drain cleaner?

Mr Muscle® Drano® Drain Ultra Gel Liquid

• Water Water. Provides a liquid base for a product.
• Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach.
• Sodium Hydroxide Caustic.
• Alkyldimethyl amine oxide Thickener.
• Lauryl Dimethyl Amine Oxide Thickener.
• Sodium Silicate Corrosion Inhibitor.
• Lauric Acid Thickener.
• Potassium Hydroxide Caustic.

Is Mr Muscle a bleach?

Mr. Muscle® Toilet Cleaner Foaming Bleach Gel combines cleaning foam and powerful bleach to keep your toilet bowl disinfected and fresh, so you can clean less and live more.

Can Mr muscle drain gel be left overnight?

For extremely slow-running or completely clogged drains, pour in contents of entire bottle. Allow to work for 15 minutes (30 minutes for complete clogs). For tough blockages, leave overnight. Flush with hot water.

What kind of crystals are in Mr Muscle drain cleaner?

Mr Muscle Drano Drain Crystals cuts through tough kitchen clogs, melting the toughest grease and grime clogs. Drano Drain Crystals melt grease and grime in your kitchen sink, clearing blockages and helping remove the source of odours from your home.

How long does it take for Mr Muscle Drano crystals tub to drain?

Had a slow-draining bathroom wash-sink, with water from hand-washing taking many minutes to drain away. Two tablespoons then a cup of water (not accurate, just turned on the tap for a second) as per the can’s instruction, and left it to fizz. Came home, and water gurgles its way down the drain, instantly.

How much does Mr Muscle drain cleaner cost?

Mr Muscle ® Drain Cleaners work hard to unblock your household drains – or your money back. If you are not completely satisfied with your Mr Muscle® Drano Drain Crystals 500g purchase we will refund your money up to $12.50 AUD or $13.50 NZD as applicable.

How to remove Drano crystals from drain pipes?

Use a dry spoon for measuring. Rinse spoon after use. Pour in 1 cupful of cold water making sure no crystals are visible. If water boils out of the drain, add another cup of water. After 12 minutes, turn on cold water. Repeat steps 3-5 above if drain pipes do not run freely, removing any standing water before using.