# Drain cleaners that clear clogs

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Category: Home > Drain cleaner. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 275 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Aug 2021 to Oct 2026.

**Question:** Which drain cleaner actually clears a clog?

**Short answer:** Liquid-Plumr Pro-Strength Hair Clog Eliminator has the best record: 38 of 40 shoppers said the clog cleared and the water drained again. Drano Hair Buster Gel is next at 33 of 39, then Liquid-Plumr Pro-Strength Full Clog Destroyer at 32 of 39. Drano Dual-Force Foamer has the weakest record here, though 22 of 34 still said it worked.

**What stands out:** The two gels made for hair clogs, Liquid-Plumr Pro-Strength Hair Clog Eliminator and Drano Hair Buster Gel, rank first and second, and 48% and 38% of their reviews say they dissolved hair. If your clog is in a shower or bathroom sink, start there.

## Ranking (shoppers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Clog cleared | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liquid-Plumr Pro-Strength Hair Clog Eliminator | 38 of 40 | 95% | yes |
| 2 | Drano Hair Buster Gel | 33 of 39 | 85% | yes |
| 3 | Liquid-Plumr Pro-Strength Full Clog Destroyer | 32 of 39 | 82% | yes |
| 4 | Green Gobbler Drain Clog Dissolver | 28 of 39 | 72% | yes |
| 5 | Liquid-Plumr Industrial Strength Urgent Clear | 25 of 36 | 69% | yes |
| 6 | Drano Max Gel Clog Remover | 22 of 33 | 67% | yes |
| 7 | Drano Dual-Force Foamer | 22 of 34 | 65% | yes |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Liquid-Plumr Pro-Strength Hair Clog Eliminator

Hair is where it shines: 48% of reviews say it dissolved hair and 30% say it worked fast. Liquid-Plumr's own site agrees at 9 of 10, which we show but don't count. Complaints are rare, with 5% mentioning strong fumes.

- Praised for: Dissolves hair (48%), Works fast (30%), Saved a plumber call (5%)
- Complaints: Strong fumes (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 2. Drano Hair Buster Gel

38% of reviews say it broke down hair in the drain, and 8% say it saved a call to a plumber. 6 of 39 shoppers said the clog didn't clear.

- Praised for: Dissolves hair (38%), Good value (10%), Works fast (8%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 3. Liquid-Plumr Pro-Strength Full Clog Destroyer

A solid record at 32 of 39, and 18% say it worked fast. 8% needed more than one round. Reviews on the brand's own site come in at 7 of 10, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Works fast (18%), Dissolves hair (8%)
- Complaints: Needed several rounds (8%), Strong fumes (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 4. Green Gobbler Drain Clog Dissolver

Mixed results: 10% of reviews say it saved them a call to a plumber, but 28% say it didn't clear the clog.

- Praised for: Saved a plumber call (10%), Works fast (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 5. Liquid-Plumr Industrial Strength Urgent Clear

Speed is the praise, with 23% saying it worked fast, but 31% say the clog stayed and 8% mention strong fumes. The brand's own site is warmer at 10 of 10, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Works fast (23%), Dissolves hair (8%), Good value (8%)
- Complaints: Strong fumes (8%), Slow (5%)
- Reports counted: 39

### 6. Drano Max Gel Clog Remover

22 of 33 shoppers said it cleared the clog and 16% say it dissolved hair. Reviews on Drano's own site are much less positive at 1 of 8, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Dissolves hair (16%), Works fast (8%)
- Reports counted: 38

### 7. Drano Dual-Force Foamer

32% of reviews say this foaming formula didn't clear the clog, while 13% say it worked fast.

- Praised for: Works fast (13%)
- Reports counted: 38

## Questions

**Which drain cleaner clears clogs?**

Liquid-Plumr Pro-Strength Hair Clog Eliminator has the best record (38 of 40), followed by Drano Hair Buster Gel (33 of 39) and Liquid-Plumr Pro-Strength Full Clog Destroyer (32 of 39).

**What should I know before pouring a drain cleaner?**

Read the label and follow it exactly. Never mix drain cleaners with each other or with any other cleaner, including bleach, ammonia or vinegar, and don't follow one product with another. Wear gloves and eye protection, keep the room ventilated, and don't plunge right after pouring a chemical cleaner, because it can splash back.

**Which drain cleaner works on hair clogs?**

The two hair clog gels did well. 48% of reviews for Liquid-Plumr Pro-Strength Hair Clog Eliminator and 38% for Drano Hair Buster Gel say it dissolved hair.

**What if the drain cleaner doesn't work?**

Some clogs need a second round, and 8% of Liquid-Plumr Pro-Strength Full Clog Destroyer reviews mention it. Check the label for how long to wait and whether you can repeat. If the drain still won't clear, call a plumber instead of trying a different product, and tell them what you already used.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/