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According to the Home Improvement Research Institute’s 2025 Annual Report on U.S. Homeowner Project Activity, of the homeowners who completed a home project in 2025, maintenance projects were completed the most, with 93% of Gen Z homeowners, 80% of Millennials, 81% of Gen X and 79% of Boomers tackling home maintenance. Drain upkeep is a common maintenance issue that many homeowners deal with frequently and often requires replacing products. Hardware Retailing recommends these five drain cleaning products to help your customers keep their kitchen and bathroom drains fresh and maintained.
This drain cleaner from Earthworm is made from an eco-friendly bioenzymatic formula designed to break down and digest organic materials like food, hair, grease, and soap scum. The cleaner has a light citrus and sage scent and can be used in kitchen sinks, bathroom drains, bathtubs, shower drains, floor drains and in RVs, boats and grease traps.
The Fizzy Drain Freshener and Cleaner from Plink comes in a pack of six tablets that clear out drains when mixed with hot water. The tablets are made from an enzyme-based formula, give off a pleasant lemon scent and work on any household drain.
The Extra Long Drain Snake Cleaner from Deluxe Import Trading is a 20-foot drain cleaner that reaches deep into drains to clear out tough clogs. The snake is ideal for kitchens, utility sinks, bathtubs and showers and is flexible to reach drains and pipes of various sizes.
The Draindodger Original from Draindodger is a 38cm long hair catcher that is placed on the shower floor in front of the drain. The product is made with soft polymer and has a grippy material to adhere to shower floors. The Draindodger comes in a single, triple or family pack, ideal for different-sized showers.
The SinkShroom from The Tubshroom Co. is a stainless steel drain protector that fits inside most bathroom sinks to catch hair, toothpaste and debris before clogging. The trap is rustproof, easy to clean and fits most sink drains.
