Are bio drain cleaners safe?

When you think of drain cleaners, you are probably more likely to think of chemicals than bio products. Biological enzyme cleaners are not as well-known as other drain cleaning methods, so you may have questions or concerns about their safety. We are here to reassure you.

What is a bio cleaner?

A bio cleaner is biologically/organically based, using bacteria or enzymes to break down and consume organic materials such as food and hair that may clog up a drain and prevent water from flowing.

If you employ a service such as that at www.wilkinson-env.co.uk/drainage-services-cctv-surveys-midlands/cctv-drain-surveys/birmingham to conduct a CCTV drain survey Birmingham and you discover that you have a growing blockage, bio cleaners are one of several methods you might use to clear the pipes.

Why is a bio cleaner safer than a chemical cleaner?

Many cleaners rely on powerful chemical reactions to burn away clogs. Unfortunately, these powerful reactions can also burn through pipes and human skin. They are hazardous to both people and the environment as well as causing additional damage to your drainage system.

Bacteria in a bio cleaner are specially designed to target organic waste and not your pipes. Once they have consumed that waste, they die and your pipes are completely clear again. You don’t have to worry in the same way about spills, or if a child or a pet ingests the cleaner, as it is non-toxic.

Not only are bio drainer cleaners generally considered effective, but they are often safer than chemical alternatives in terms of their impact on your pipes, health and the environment.