Quiz: Is Your Drain on the Brink of Disaster?

Your drain is something you only think about when it's smelly, slow or completely clogged. Unfortunately, your lifestyle is probably slowing down your drain without you even realizing it.

Answer these questions to find out if your drain is on the brink of disaster.

Do you have long hair?
Do you shave in the sink or shower?
Do you share your bathroom with another person?
Do you give your pet a bath in the sink/shower?
Do your kids enjoy bath time?
Do you use bar soap when you shower?
Do you use bath salts when taking a bath?
Do you throw leftovers into the kitchen sink and let your garbage disposal “take care of it”?
Do you dispose of eggshells, cooking grease or coffee grounds in the kitchen sink?
Is the standing water in your sink rising?
Was the last time you cleaned your drain also the last time it clogged?
Have you tried a home remedy or natural drain cleaner from the internet to clear your clogged drain or toilet?

If you answered yes to:

9-12 Questions

Your drain is a ticking time bomb and may be more backed up than you realize. Home remedies won’t save you here, you need to run to the store and get Drano^®. If the water level is starting to rise, nothing works as well as Drano^® Max Gel. Hurry, you don’t have much time!

5-8 Questions

Your drain is not an imminent threat but it’s probably already starting to slow down. Better stock up on Drano^® Dual-Force Foamer to keep your drains flowing well and smelling great. Read some of our other articles on how to prevent clogs in your bathtub drain , kitchen sink, and fixing a slow running toilet

0-4 Questions

Congratulations! Your drain will continue to run smoothly as long as you take good care of it. Still, since any one of these factors could cause a clog, it’s not a bad idea to routinely use Drano^® Max Build-Up Remover to keep it flowing freely.

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