Liquid Drain Cleaner

Polydimethylsiloxane is a silicone film former that can also be found in skin lotions and hair care products. We use it in our products to create a protective coating or shine on a surface. This means that the surface has an added level of protection, and it also has the shine that helps the surface look its best.

Sodium silicate is a corrosion inhibitor that can also be found in laundry detergents, dishwashing detergents, and hard surface cleaners. We use it in our products to help keep metallic household surfaces, such as taps and drains, free of corrosion.

Sodium hydroxide is a builder that can also be found in detergents and degreasers. We use it to make a product formula clean better by affecting the molecules in the formula so that they work together better. Sodium hydroxide can also be a pH adjuster that alters the pH of a product to improve stability. Every formula has an optimum pH to make it work best. For example, a formula that’s more acidic works better for soap scum removal. Its opposite, a formula that’s more alkaline, might be more effective at removing grease or greasy soils. We use pH adjusters to make sure we achieve the best pH for a particular job. Also, the pH of a formula can affect how long it lasts within a container – for example limiting its tendency to corrode a can, container, or dispenser. In high concentrations (such as in drain cleaners), sodium hydroxide can also be used as a caustic that helps dissolve organic matter, like drain clogs.

Sodium hypochlorite is the basic ingredient in laundry bleach and in mould and mildew stain removers. It is also a bleach that helps to break down drain clogs.