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Is It Safe to Use Chemical Drain Openers?

Chemical drain openers aren’t the solution they claim to be. They might clear things up for a moment, but behind the scenes they’re harsh, unsafe, and can end up doing more harm to your pipes—and to you—than good.

At 2 Sons Plumbing Everett, we’ve seen the aftermath of chemical drain products countless times. From corroded plumbing to dangerous fumes, the risks almost always outweigh the temporary relief they might provide.

Why Chemical Drain Cleaners Aren’t Worth It

Many Everett homeowners are surprised to learn that chemical drain openers do more harm than good. Here’s why:

They’re Unsafe – The harsh chemicals can burn skin, damage eyes, and release toxic fumes into your home.
They Damage Pipes – The same corrosive reaction that eats away at clogs can also eat away at your plumbing, leading to leaks and costly repairs.
They Don’t Solve the Real Problem – Most chemical products push the clog deeper instead of fully removing it. This means the blockage comes back, often worse than before.

Using chemical drain cleaners is like putting a band-aid on a bigger issue—it hides the symptom for a little while but doesn’t fix the root cause.

Safer DIY Options for Clearing Drains

If you want to try tackling a clog yourself before calling a plumber, there are safer and more effective methods:

Use a Plunger – A simple plunger can dislodge many small clogs without harming your pipes.
Try a Hand Auger (Drain Snake) – This tool physically pulls out the blockage instead of relying on chemicals.
Natural Enzyme Cleaners – These products use bacteria and enzymes to eat away at organic matter safely over time.

These approaches are better for your plumbing, your health, and your home.

When to Call a Licensed Everett Plumber

If the clog doesn’t budge—or if more than one drain is slow—it’s time to call a professional. Multiple clogged drains often point to a deeper issue, like a main sewer line blockage, that DIY methods can’t fix.

At 2 Sons Plumbing Everett, we use professional-grade tools to remove clogs completely and safely. Whether it’s snaking the line or using hydro jetting for tougher blockages, our solutions are designed to clear the problem at its source without damaging your pipes.

Cost Guide for Everett Drain Cleaning

Snaking: $200–$600
Hydro Jetting: $600–$1,200

While professional drain cleaning is an investment, it’s far cheaper than repairing pipes that have been corroded by chemicals.

Safe, Effective Drain Solutions with 2 Sons Plumbing Everett

Chemical drain cleaners promise an easy fix but often leave you with bigger problems down the road. Don’t risk your health, your pipes, or your home’s plumbing system. Safer solutions—and reliable hot water—start with expert care.

At 2 Sons Plumbing Everett, we believe in fixing problems the right way. Our licensed and insured team will inspect your drains, explain what’s going on in plain language, and clear the clog with safe, proven methods. No quick fixes. No hidden dangers. Just reliable solutions you can trust.

Call us today at (206) 487-1757. With 2 Sons Plumbing Everett, you’ll get friendly service, expert results, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing your drains are safe, clean, and flowing freely again.

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Oaktree President

22:17 24 Oct 25

Our house decided to replace our own toilet, but we got stuck halfway through because we didn’t have the right tools and accidentally broke an anchor bolt. I called 2 Sons Plumbing, and they showed up within an hour to help us out. Derek, our plumber, was super friendly, explained everything clearly, and got the job done quickly and professionally. Excellent service all around—highly recommend!

Oaktree President

22:17 24 Oct 25

Victor Garcia

20:12 23 Oct 25

Dave and David came and cleared out a huge clog in my kitchen sink (both sides) that has been plaguing us for a while as well a ton of glass shards that got into the drain when our glass fridge shelf broke. Dave walked us through each step of the process and explained everything which was excellent. He also gave us advice about galvanized piping replacement. They even gave us a few free parts for the sink drain that had eroded away and didn’t charge extra for it!! All around 5 star service!!!

Victor Garcia

20:12 23 Oct 25

Steve P

20:40 21 Oct 25

Fantastic service and communication. Local company. Solved my clogged basement laundry utility sink. Dave and David were courteous, informative, professional and easy to engage with. Scheduling was easy (they came the next day) and they arrived within the expected time window. Transparent pricing and i could also apply a coupon. I will use them again.

Steve P

20:40 21 Oct 25

Ashton Wylde

05:46 21 Oct 25

Great service and Dave their plumber is the best. We have an odd house with even odder plumbing. The pipes are a mess of grandfathered-in open air nonsense, when our pump started making some noises (and a little leaking) after some DIY heat tape adventures (getting ready for colder weather), we were worried that we would need a massive repair but Dave came and looked at it and immediately realized we had unplugged the float plug from the pump plug which was 90% of the problem and the leak just need a little tightening of a flex joint. The company was quick and didn't charge for an estimate or in this case a quick "thats not plugged in right". The experience and the overall professionalism has convinced me that when I do finally need that big repair job, I'll call these guys.

Ashton Wylde

05:46 21 Oct 25

Spencer Charles

05:07 20 Oct 25

Booking an appointment was extremely easy, and we were able to get one just the next day. Communication was excellent with timely reminders and a call before our appointment. Kerry did a fantastic job both advising us and effectively resolving our issue.

Spencer Charles

05:07 20 Oct 25

LuAnn Mitchell

02:38 14 Oct 25

I have all good things to say about 2 Sons Plumbing. My first experience was a few years ago and the whole process went very smoothly. Making the appointment was easy and quick, the repair was done with no problem and I thought the price was fair. Recently, Dave from 2 Sons came out to look at several plumbing problems I was having and, within a matter of minutes, all of the problems were diagnosed. Dave gave me options and estimates all before he left my house. I haven’t had the work done yet but appreciate the information and the prices seemed fair to me. Dave was on time, professional and very knowledgeable. 2 Sons are my go to Plumbers.

LuAnn Mitchell

02:38 14 Oct 25

Kayla Huitt

16:58 13 Oct 25

Bob at 2 Sons Plumbing was amazing! We had a horribly backed up kitchen sink drain and he was able to fix it, and save us some money in the process! He heard what we had to say about our issue and double checked everything. Super friendly and very helpful. Thank you for the amazing work Bob!

Kayla Huitt

16:58 13 Oct 25

Mingmin Zhu

00:31 11 Oct 25

I had great experience with Chase, Riley, Seth, Manu, Nolan with a recent fix. They showed up promptly, transparent about the price upfront, set the expectations right, very professional, got things done perfectly, great communication and very honest and patient to answer all my questions, I will definitely use 2 sons again and will recommend it to my friends and neighbors.

Mingmin Zhu

00:31 11 Oct 25

Arul Menezes

00:41 10 Oct 25

Stellar job by Carey and his team at 2sons today. I had a complex job -- installing a yard hydrant/faucet for a garden across the (private) street. They had to go into the floor of the garage, run piping under the floor, out of the house, across the road. Had to cut into the asphalt, trench down a couple feet, then patch it all up again, including fixing the garage concrete floor. Super job. Looks really clean. Got it all done in a day.

Arul Menezes

00:41 10 Oct 25

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00:04 10 Oct 25

A wonderful experience every time with 2 Sons plumbing. Jake and Angelo helped us with our plumbing issue. They showed up on time and gave a very reasonable estimate for the repair. We ended up replacing a couple of toilets and a part of a sink drain. They came back the next day to complete the work due to our schedule. Excellent communication, prompt, and hard working! Thank you so much Jake and Angelo!! We are very happy with 2 Sons and have used them multiple times.

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00:04 10 Oct 25