Warning: I just threw away $40 on a 'miracle' drain cleaner that did nothing

My kitchen sink started draining slow a couple weeks ago. I saw an ad for this gel cleaner that promised to clear any clog in 30 minutes, no tools needed. I bought it for $40 at the hardware store, poured the whole bottle down, and waited. It just sat there and barely fizzed, and the drain was still completely blocked. I ended up having to call a plumber anyway. Has anyone found a cheap home method that actually works for a bad kitchen clog?

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the_sean12d ago

That whole "miracle solution" industry preys on the exact moment you feel frustrated and just want a quick fix. It's not just drain cleaner, it's the same with those weird kitchen gadgets or fitness gear that never works like the ad shows. They sell you hope in a bottle for a problem that usually needs real work to solve. It's a shame they get away with it, because that forty bucks could have just gone straight to the plumber from the start.

graceprice12d agoTop Commenter

My garage has three of those miracle mops still in the box.