Is it safe to use Drano Power Gel every month for a shower…
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Is it safe to use Drano Power Gel every month for a shower drain clogged with hair?
Hi everyone,
My wife and I live in a rented apartment in Germany, and we're having a recurring problem with our shower drain.
About once a month, the shower drain gets severely clogged, mainly because of hair (mostly my wife's long hair) mixed with soap residue. Every time it happens, I use Drano Power-Gel, and it clears the blockage very well. However, after another month or so, the same problem comes back.
I'm wondering:
1. Is it safe to use Drano Power Gel this frequently (about once a month) over the long term?
2. Could it damage plastic or metal pipes, seals, or joints if used regularly? The only part I can see is a white plastic drain opening.
3. Is manually cleaning the drain a better option? I am under the impression that I shouldn't unscrew anything. Is that actually true, or is it normal to open and clean the accessible part of the shower drain?
If anyone has dealt with a similar issue in Germany, I'd really appreciate your advice. I'm especially interested in long-term solutions that are safe for the plumbing and acceptable in a rented apartment.
Thanks in advance!
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Hi everyone,
My wife and I live in a rented apartment in Germany, and we're having a recurring problem with our shower drain.
About once a month, the shower drain gets severely clogged, mainly because of hair (mostly my wife's long hair) mixed with soap residue. Every time it happens, I use Drano Power-Gel, and it clears the blockage very well. However, after another month or so, the same problem comes back.
I'm wondering:
1. Is it safe to use Drano Power Gel this frequently (about once a month) over the long term?
2. Could it damage plastic or metal pipes, seals, or joints if used regularly? The only part I can see is a white plastic drain opening.
3. Is manually cleaning the drain a better option? I am under the impression that I shouldn't unscrew anything. Is that actually true, or is it normal to open and clean the accessible part of the shower drain?
If anyone has dealt with a similar issue in Germany, I'd really appreciate your advice. I'm especially interested in long-term solutions that are safe for the plumbing and acceptable in a rented apartment.
Thanks in advance!
#local
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