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drain clean·er
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Drain cleaner
A drain cleaner is a chemical-based consumer product that unblocks sewer pipes or helps to prevent the occurrence of clogged drains. The term may also refer to the individual who uses performs the activity with chemical drain cleaners or devices known as plumber's snake. Drain cleaners can be classified in two categories: chemical, or device. If a single sink, toilet, or tub or shower drain is clogged the first choice is normally a drain cleaner that can remove soft obstructions such as hair and grease clogs that can accumulate close to interior drain openings. Chemical drain cleaners, plungers, handheld drain augers, air burst drain cleaners, and home remedy drain cleaners are intended for this purpose. If more than one plumbing fixture is clogged the first choice is normally a drain cleaner that can remove soft or hard obstructions along the entire length of the drain, from the drain opening through the main sewer drain to the lateral piping outside the building. Electric drain cleaners and sewer jetters are intended for this purpose. Each type of drain cleaner has advantages, disadvantages, and safety considerations as described below.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of drain cleaner in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of drain cleaner in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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- viemärin puhdistajaFinnish
- tiriskan pembersihIndonesian
- ಡ್ರೈನ್ ಕ್ಲೀನರ್Kannada
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