Another user replied: “I put hair removal cream down, leave for a bit then put a kettle of boiling water.” Will it slide down and get rid of the hair? I have a vision of it just sitting on top of the plug hole.”

Remember you are handling chemicals strong enough to melt fat and hair. Those same chemicals should never touch your skin. Be careful and always take adequate precautions (wear gloves etc). There are some drain cleaners that are odourless which means you’ll get some smelly drain smells in your home whilst the pipes are clearing. Others have an artificial chemically fresh sort of smell. The choice is yours, some people can’t stand that artificial fresh smell whilst others prefer that to the drain smell. Exterior Or Interior Drain Clearers It’s easy to use as the tool just slides into your plughole to loosen even the most resistant of clogs and it’s unique design has special teeth to catch those materials. This can be done using a jug or a saucepan, keep going until all of the water is removed from the sink. Another said: “Squirt it down all the plug holes especially the bathroom ones, leave for no longer than five minutes, pour boiling water out of the kettle down. Hair should have dissolved.”

Always scrape all of the food from your dirty dishes before washing them to prevent any build up in the drain. Anything of a nature that for hygiene or associated health and safety - this includes the Outdoor Spas, Mattresses and Divan Sets

By working with a variety of trusted Range Plus Partners, we’re able to offer our customers a wider selection of products. One user said: “If you put baking soda, vinegar and boiling water down your drain that should dissolve the hairs.” This is not intended to be a full statement of your rights under the Consumer Contracts Regulations. Full details of your rights are available from your Local Authority’s Trading Standards Office. How To Return A Product One user replied: “I do this. Just squirt the tube down, leave for a bit, then rinse thoroughly with as much pressure as possible.” When buying partner items like this one, your contract of sale will be with our Range Plus Partner instead of us.These work by dissolving any organic obstruction in their path without damaging your pipes. They are the safest option available and should always be used when cleaning toilets and other waste disposals. They are suitable for both kitchens and bathrooms. If you wish to return this item to Robert Dyas, you can only do so by the following method: 1. Visit Your Local Robert Dyas Store After allowing the full time period to elapse, rinse the drain using water, again the instructions will stipulate whether to use hot or cold water. Never be tempted to run water down the drain to see if it’s working before the instructed time. Whether that’s 30 minutes or overnight, allow the cleaner to do its work. If you bought a large bottle of drain clearer store the residue somewhere safely away from children.

Get into the habit of using a drain cleaner at least once a month to prevent the pipes from getting clogged again. As we said, you can’t use this one if you have a septic tank plus you need to pour both bottles down the drain in one go. It takes approximately 1 to 2 hours to clear the shower drain. Soda CrystalsThis works in just five minutes and is a kit that you just won’t be able to do without! Features and Benefits Another person said: “I just squeezed it down the holes left overnight and then poured boiling water down worked a treat.”