Liquid Lightning FAQs
Yes, Liquid Lightning products are safe for septic tanks, cesspool systems, and PVC pipes. Unlike abrasive cleaners, the virgin sulfuric acid is tough on clogs but easy on your systems.
Yes, Liquid Lightning is safe to use in sinks, bathtubs, and showers. Be sure to follow the instructions on the label carefully and take the necessary precautions to protect your fixtures.
Liquid Lightning blasts through grease clogs. Simply follow the application instructions, wait about 15 minutes, and your drain will start flowing smoothly once again.
Hair is a common culprit of a clogged drain. Liquid Lightning is an industrial drain cleaner that eats through hair quickly. Simply prep, pour, cover, wait, and flush with water according to the instructions.
Liquid Lightning clears clogged shower drains and is safe for plastic pipes, septic tanks, and cesspool systems.
No, Liquid Lightning is made with sulfuric acid, which may corrode seals and metal garbage disposal components.
Liquid Lightning is made with virgin sulfuric acid versus sodium hydroxide, or lye. Therefore, it more aggressively breaks down organic matter through chemical reactions, effectively busting through stubborn clogs. Learn the difference between sulfuric acid and other drain cleaner ingredients, like sodium hydroxide, in this article.
Sulfuric Acid is safe for plastic and PVC piping systems. Read here for more information.
It is vital to follow all disposal instructions on the packaging. Liquid Lightning products contain powerful chemicals that could contaminate the environment or cause damage to pipes, septic systems, and people if not handled properly. Do not pour used or leftover Liquid Lightning on the ground. Instead, contact your local waste management services for disposal information. Please handle professional drain cleaners with caution, following all personal protection equipment (PPE) recommendations.
Once Liquid Lightning is used, its chemical composition begins to change. Consequently, it should not be reused. Please follow proper disposal instructions as this powerful chemical can be harmful to the environment, people, and piping systems if not handled correctly.
Use Liquid Lightning. This fast-acting, industrial-grade drain cleaner blasts through hair, scum, and other organic material. As a result, your drain will flow freely once again.
No. Do not use Liquid Lightning industrial-strength drain cleaner in your toilet.