Instant Power Crystal Lye Drain Opener, Lye Sodium Hydroxide, Unclogs Bathroom and Kitchen Sinks, Drains, Shower Pipes 1 Lb

Okay, this is a bit of a tangent that I am going off on. On a tools forum that I am a member of another member posted that if sodium hydroxide (lye) is applied to clean steel, it will prevent it from rusting. Hmmm, I would think that it would cause rust. okay, so I bought this and using rubber gloves and eye safety wear, (extremely important) I dissolved some in some water in a plastic bucket. I didn't measure anything. I then dipped a rag in the solution and wrung out the excess. I had previously made a table for my portable bandsaw from 3/16 mild steel plate. I used a die grinder with an 80 grit grinding disc to smooth out the surface and expose the steel. I wiped it all over the steel table and rinsed the rag out and threw it away. So far about a month later, NO RUST! I treated my new welding table also. If you decide to try this, make sure you use the proper safety equipment and respect this chemical. IT IS CAUSTIC! IT WILL BURN SKIN!

this stuff is incredibly effective (way more so than the liquid drain openers). i use it on the bathroom sink/tub and kitchen drains (not in the disposal tho), and it seems to increase the flow markedly. also, the overflow in one of my bathroom sinks was totally blocked for years; i tried everything to get it clear to no avail until this product: i folded a sturdy notecard to create a little funnel and used it to spoon some crystals down the overflow, poured a little boiling water, and in 10 minutes the blockage was totally clear. i’m never going back. **note** you must use boiling water to activate it, so if using in a porcelain sink be sure to warm up the basin with hot tap water so as not to crack the porcelain with a sharp change in temp. also, the lye forcefully bubbles up for the first few seconds after the hot water hits it, so stand back, wear gloves, and keep your face away from the drain.

Life Saver!I’ve been dealing with a clogged tub drain for months, nothing seemed to work, and I was just about to call a plumber when I came across this product. I gave it a shot, and wow… it worked so well! The water drains perfectly now, and I didn’t have to spend hundreds on a service call. So glad I found this highly recommend if you’re dealing with a stubborn clog!

It was exactly what it said it was and it came in a timely manner.

it worked. but it took 3 times to cleat the drain.

It was a great product..easy to use and my drains are like new again..

Do not buy. I followed the instructions but it Worsened my clog in my bathroom sink. Before I used it, at least water took time leaving my sink but since I’ve used this product, nothing goes through. It’s like it’s created a wall of concrete and now I need to call a plumber. I’ve been stuck for 2 months trying to find other products that could unclog my sink since I used this product - but to no avail.

This product was used to restore several old cast iron cookware. Excellent for that application!