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ComStar 024924305003 Pure Lye Bead Drain Opener 1 lb White
Last Updated: November 3, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.1
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980
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Review Analysis - 536 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Cleaning
87clogged, clog, sink, drain cleaner, lye
+63%
-37%
" ... I use a half bottle every 4-5 months, pour hot water and BAM all that gunk from soap/shampoo/cleaners/hair is pushed through. ... "
" ... Best drain cleaner I have ever used. ... As long as the chemical can get to the clog it will clear it better than anything else on the market. ... "
" ... Worked great on my clogged sink ... "
" ... Cleans up fast. ... "
" ... Works like magic for all clogged drains!! ... "
" ... I followed the directions and came back after rinsing hot water in the tub for 15 minutes amazed to see tub was draining like it was new! ... "
" ... For best effects, clean every 2-3 weeks at least, and don't use too much. ... "
" ... This is the only drain cleaner I ever use, it works! ... "
Product Reliability
43drain, clogged, clog, sink, lye
+79%
-21%
" ... I stopped using that sink. ... It's been several months and I'm blockage free. ... "
" ... I repeated the process the next day and now my sink is functioning 100%. ... "
" ... Finally remembered my father used to use this years ago. ... "
" ... Have been using this for several years, and it's a reliable way to keep drains unclogged. ... "
" ... Worked very well. ... "
" ... Works great to fix clogged drains. ... "
" ... This product works every time without fail. ... "
" ... A few months back it finally gave up and clogged 100%. ... "
Water Resistance
36shower, shower drain, sink, drain, tub
+69%
-31%
" ... Quick and easy to use, and my shower drain is still working fine after several weeks. ... "
" ... I was finally able to take a shower after my bf without having to wait 30 mins for the water to go down or go in and just mix my dirty juices with his. ... "
" ... received it Thursday works well on bathroom tub, still trying on kitchen sink ... "
" ... It has cleared shower/bath drains and sink drains with ease. ... This is extremely effective for hair clogs in the shower. ... "
" ... Worked better in the sink, then in the tub. ... "
" ... Ever wary for the elusive Indiana drainsnake, I approached the tub cautiously. ... "
" ... Was easy to pour while measuring and dissolved quickly in warm water. ... "
" ... Threw this in there and waiting about 45 minutes for good measure and they run completely clear with absolutely no water build-up in the sink as usual. ... "
Setup
23followed the instructions, followed, follow the instructions, follow the directions, follow
+74%
-26%
" ... Follow the instructions and it fixed the clogs in about 5-10min. ... "
" ... I followed the instructions exactly and I could not believe how fast and amazing it worked! ... "
" ... Follow the directions and it really works. ... "
" ... Just be careful and follow ALL directions. ... "
" ... Be wise and follow instructions. ... "
" ... Highly recommended, follow instructions and enjoy the result. ... "
" ... It was easy to use (but be sure to follow all instructions!) ... "
" ... I had given up hope and had already scheduled the plumber for later in the day. ... "
Inlet Outlet Pipe
23pipes, lye, plumber, clog, snake
+30%
-70%
" ... In an attempt to remove the clump, my pipe was damaged. ... "
" ... Plumber had a hard time disassembling pipe and getting the hard as a brick clog out. ... "
" ... Horrible, doesn't work, turns into a solid rick in the pipe, makes rhe situation worse. ... "
" ... I had to call a plumber and spent $350 to replace the pipe. ... "
" ... Well Im guessing it cleaned the pipes leading to the clog so well it has now almost completely clogged the pipe. ... "
" ... I was fearful that it wouldn’t work and I would have a tub and pipes with standing water AND lye. ... "
" ... There was a small eruption from the drain, The pipes actually shook and then all the water went down the drain. ... "
" ... Horrible be careful worked partially in bathtub but sink it clogged my sink where it froze solid on the pipe. ... I called the plumber he said it was the pure lye that froze like a solid block in the pipe had to replace piping. ... "
Ease of Use
22instructions, simple to use, sure to follow, super, simple
+95%
-5%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... It was easy to use (but be sure to follow all instructions!) ... "
" ... So easy to use, just follow instructions. ... "
" ... This is easy to use and the taste not strong. ... "
" ... Easy to use and the results were great! ... "
" ... It was simple enough. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use and depending on blockage could be good for a 2-3 cleanings. ... "
Marketplace
19product, works, advertised, purchased, ordered
+95%
-5%
" ... The best product I purchased on Amazon. ... "
" ... It was at the top of the list, so I went on Amazon and bought it. ... "
" ... Best product i have purchased on Amazon. ... "
" ... Found this on Amazon. ... "
" ... Thank you, Thank you,. ... "
" ... Finally saw this product recommended on a random website, and decided to try it. ... "
" ... Product was as expected! ... "
" ... This product works just as advertised. ... "
Battery Life
19drain, unclogging, drained, bathtub, unclogged
+79%
-21%
" ... This is a life changer! ... "
" ... Lye is the best for clearing drains. ... "
" ... It is good for maintenance on drains. ... "
" ... This is our go to for unclogging drains, works every time! ... "
" ... Went ahead and let it sit for an hour then flushed the drain. ... "
" ... Clears drains quickly and cheaply. ... "
" ... Best way to clear drains ... "
" ... I love using this on my bathtub drain. ... "
Price
18money, waste of money, tried, worth, plumber
+67%
-33%
" ... He "tried" everything and it would cost hundreds of dollars for a plumber to come out and snake. ... Seems I could make some money on this $9 investment. ... "
" ... Fast shipping,good price ... "
" ... And l have to spend more money to buy something that will actually work. ... "
" ... price is great. ... "
" ... This saved me a lot of money. ... "
" ... i saw the review it is good ，so i want to try it，the price is good，nice one ... "
" ... Nothing has ever worked faster, better, or worth the money. ... "
" ... Loved the quick results for the excellent price. ... "
Water Usage
18drain, poured, lye, clog, pour
+50%
-50%
" ... There was a small eruption from the drain, The pipes actually shook and then all the water went down the drain. ... "
" ... The bead does not dissolve completing even by using hot water. ... "
" ... The clog was pretty bad and had standing water . ... "
" ... The clogged drain needed two but that was only because water couldn’t even move though the drain. ... "
" ... I used everything even sulfuric acid didnt help me with my bath drain, i got this stuff today , poured a gallon of boiling water then pour half a bottle of this, there was an immediate reaction that i thought it was going to explode, 2 minutes later my bath is like new. ... "
" ... After scooping water out I put this in. ... "
" ... I poured one bottom into the drain pip and add warm water. ... "
Overall performance
18job, slow, slow drains, lye, drains
+94%
-6%
" ... Does a great job on slow drains ... "
" ... ComStar Pure Lye does a good job. ... "
" ... Works fast every time. ... "
" ... Excellent, fast acting product that worked exactly as described. ... "
" ... Does a great job! ... "
" ... Does the job ! ... "
" ... Really fast shipper. ... "
" ... Did the job! ... "
Capacity
16bathroom sink, bathroom, drain, upstairs bathroom, pipes
+94%
-6%
" ... Cleared up the bathroom sink no problem. ... "
" ... Went to the bathroom and WHOA! ... "
" ... This product works well for average home use. ... "
" ... Used it once and immediately cleared the pipes in my bathroom sink. ... "
" ... It works and solves our major problem in kitchen ... "
" ... It unclogged my bathroom sink. ... "
" ... After that I tried the rest on the bathroom sink where my wife get's ready. ... "
" ... Finally my bathroom drain work great again. ... Ordering couple more to use around the house. ... "
Storage
11bottles, two bottles, tub, pound, half a bottle
+73%
-27%
" ... Sure, you can buy a 20 pound bag of lye for a fraction of this bottle, but what am I going to with so much lye? ... A little goes a long way and this bottle is perfectly sized to fit under the kitchen counter. ... "
" ... Two containers worth of that stuff. ... This came in the mail and I dumped it in the tub drain and the toilet. ... "
" ... One major benefit of this product is the bottle size is very small. ... I don't mind having a few extra bottles stored away as it takes up minimal space. ... "
" ... I used two bottles of Draino before coming across this product. ... "
" ... Im buying 3 bottles right now. ... "
" ... something you should always have in storage ... "
" ... Have always had a spare bottle on hand because it works wonders. ... "
" ... I was left with about a half a bottle. ... "
Build Quality
11rubber gloves, stopper, eye protection, snake, lye
+64%
-36%
" ... BE SURE TO WEAR NITRILE GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION. ... "
" ... Heard it was safe for plastic and metal. ... "
" ... I will definitely be buying more to prevent build up like we had! ... "
" ... Definitely use glove and eye protection. ... "
" ... I believe I remember it so well because of all the precautions she would take - rubber gloves, my dad’s safety goggles from the garage, and opening all the windows, as well as making me and my sister leave the area entirely. ... "
" ... Works well for etching aluminum enclosures for my guitar effects pedal projects. ... "
" ... You just have to be careful (wear gloves, etc) as it is very strong. ... "
For Kids
5water, pets, keep, away, draining
+80%
-20%
" ... My kids were very impressed . ... "
" ... So keep kids and pets away from work area. ... "
" ... The water was well over the kids ankles. ... "
" ... I have hairy teenage sons. ... "
Sound Quality
5pipes, noise, hear, gurgling, drain
+40%
-60%
" ... I kept waiting for bubbling and hissing. ... "
" ... Did nothing but make some bubbling noise. ... "
Product As Described
5advertised, described
+100%
" ... This product works just as advertised. ... "
" ... works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Seems to work as advertised ... "
" ... Not much to say other than this works as advertised. ... "
Hair
5drain, sink, shave, husband, etc
+100%
" ... Got rid of hair from several teens. ... "
" ... My husband shaves his beard into his sink and it was completely backed up. ... "
" ... it’s where I trim my facial hair (until I have little or none), it’s where I shave, etc. ... "
" ... I'm guessing they were mostly clogged with hair so if that's what you're issue is you'll be good to go with this. ... "
" ... dissolves Mona hair especially well! ... "
Call quality
5call, hear, stuff, sink, pure
+40%
-60%
" ... I hear things like 1 tablespoon and such, really? ... "
" ... Had to call a plumber. ... "
" ... But now I have an awkward situation to explain to my landlord and maintenance to call, both of which will have to wait until after the holiday, during which I will be unable to use the kitchen sink while I make the holiday meals for a family of five plus company. ... "
Comfort
5rubber gloves, wear, safety glasses, hand, make sure
+60%
-40%
" ... You must use gloves and eye protectant. ... "
" ... You just have to be careful (wear gloves, etc) as it is very strong. ... "
" ... Will be buying more to keep on hand. ... "
Shave Quality
4shave, slow, shaving, husband, hair
+100%
" ... This is my third bottle in about as many years but it works I will buy another next year unless they shave their heads and preferably not in the shower. ... "
" ... My drain was slow to drain and when shaving or brushing teeth within minutes it would start backing up into the sink. ... "
" ... My husband shaves his beard into his sink and it was completely backed up. ... "
" ... it’s where I trim my facial hair (until I have little or none), it’s where I shave, etc. ... "
Video Playback
4watched, videos, see, using, use
+100%
" ... I watched a YouTube video to see how to apply the lye. ... "
" ... PS : please use all the safety precautions and watch some youtube videos of how to use it, I didn't see any major fumes or experienced any smell while using it, but, better safe than sorry, so, please do your homework before using this. ... "
" ... The Emoji Movie, friends, the new Star Wars movies. ... "
" ... Institutions look scary with the word “eruption” but watched a few YouTube videos and it was good to go. ... "
Washing
3machine, drain, use, used, tub
+67%
-33%
Drying
3clogged, hair, tub, sink, long hair
+67%
-33%
" ... I use a half bottle every 4-5 months, pour hot water and BAM all that gunk from soap/shampoo/cleaners/hair is pushed through. ... "
" ... Fixed my issues with long hair clogging the sink ... "
Fit
3stopper, room, drain, clogs, bottle
+67%
-33%
" ... A little goes a long way and this bottle is perfectly sized to fit under the kitchen counter. ... "
" ... Vent the room you are working in. ... "
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