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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this drain cleaner for quickly dissolving tough clogs caused by hair, soap, and grease, often clearing drains within 20 to 30 minutes with a single application. Many appreciate the straightforward pour-and-wait process and notably mild chemical odor compared to competing products. Long-term users report reliable performance on repeated clogs. However, some customers report it fails on extremely severe or dense buildup, and a few mention lingering unpleasant odors. Despite these drawbacks, most consider it a dependable household solution.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Did not work!
Would Not RecommendUsed the whole bottle, washed it down with hot water. Did not work
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Waste of money
Would Not RecommendI bought this- used the entire bottle, as instructed on the bottle, for my bathroom shower. NOT A BUDGE. Waste of money and time. Still have standing water in tub. Took 45 minutes to drain.
From drano
We're sorry to hear Drano® Max Gel Clog Remover missed the mark. As your clog is still present, we recommend contacting a plumber as it may be further...
Don't bother spending your money
Would Not RecommendPurchase this product after spending close to 40-50 reading the small print on each of Draino products. Now I have to wait for Monday and call a plumber
From drano
Thanks for reaching out. We're sorry to hear you're dealing with a clog. We expect Drano® Max Gel's thick formula to cling to clogs and clear them fas...
Doesn't Work
Would Not RecommendI used this to try to clear a clogged shower drain. I followed the directions and ended up using the whole bottle. Still clogged. Waste of money.
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Thanks for reaching out. We're sorry to hear you're dealing with a clog. Typically, Drano® works great to restore your drains to fast flowing after tw...
Bad job
Would Not RecommendThe company does a horrible job in explaining what products are for what jobs I'm going to avoid this brand in the future and once I figured out how to use it it failed make it more clear on the bottle how the product works it should be very simple and basic to understand but it's not.
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We apologize for any confusion! Please know our team is here to help and we'd like to learn more about your experience to best assist you. When you ha...
Don’t waste your money!
Would Not RecommendOnly wasted money on this because it doesn’t work what a scam!!!
From drano
We're sorry to hear this didn't work as expected to clear your drain. Typically, two applications work to effectively dissolve tough clogs to restore ...
Terrible
Would Not RecommendDid NOT unclog my drain I used the ENTIRE bottle and this was after I used the hair gel to unclog it…don’t waste your hard earned money the dollar store brand worked better
From drano
We're sorry to hear about your experience with Drano® Max Gel Clog Remover. Typically this works great to power through tough clogs, especially after ...
Not impressed
Would Not RecommendI have a really bad clog in my bathroom sink where the water just fills in the bowl and doesn’t drain. I used a whole bottle as directed and I still have the clog it’s not as bad but it still fills my sink. Blockage still there.
From drano
We understand that dealing with a clogged drain is frustrating, and we're sorry to hear that Drano® Max Gel Clog Remover didn’t power through it. If y...
Good stuff
I've used Drano gel for many years, it really works usually in one application. This morning it took 3, but saved a call to the plumber.
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Great at unclogging!!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great product!! It kinda smells like chlorine to me, so even though it doesn’t have a yummy scent, it gets the job done easily as long as you follow instructions, but you might want to clear out of the bathroom while you wait. There’s a good amount of the product too so it’ll last you a while, if you tend to shed more hair it’ll last you a little less but it’s still a great amount!
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Slow
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The instructions are very clear. To me it works soo slow! I definitely need another one to complete the job. It’s smells strong which isn’t bad the sent of the clog needed to be neutralized.
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It is fast
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Drano Max Gel works fast and cuts through clogs without any hassle. It handles hair and gunk really well, even when there’s standing water. It’s reliable, easy to use, and a good thing to keep around for quick fixes.
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Does the job
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The instructions are clear on how to use it which I appreciated. It seems to work well. The bottle has quite a few scary warnings which I don’t love, I’d love a cleaner product that works as good but I know that’s not always possible. Luckily the bottle is sturdy and I’m not worried about it breaking. The packaging is appealing and fits the product well.
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Fast working
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This gel worked very very fast! My drain was very clogged for a very long time and even the appearance is better. Most gels for the drains have to be used more than once but this one was noticeable different after 1 single use.
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Clear Drain
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Max Gel Drain Clog Remover did it's job! I've had a stubborn sink clog for quite some time and after 20 minutes my sink was clear and drained again! There was no overpowering chemical smell that you can find in other brands. The instructions were easy to follow!
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Super effective and easy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This worked really well! I used the gel along with one of those drain stick tools to pull out hair first, and then poured the Drano in after to clear out whatever was left. Within 30 minutes the drain was running like new. The combo made a big difference, especially in a bathroom sink that clogs often. Easy to use, no harsh smell, and didn’t damage the pipes. Definitely something I’ll keep under the sink for future clogs.
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Gets the job done
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This gets the job done and helps keep your pipes unclogged and clean. I would definitely keep using it and find it to be a useful product. It gets the job done.
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A great helper
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Really nice simple packaging that identify the product really well. I liked that it doesn't have a bad scent and that it is safe to use and store. I will buy it again for clogged tubes that sometimes happens at home. a good value to buy again.
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Unclogs Well
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Drano worked pretty well! I used it in my bathroom sink, and the drain cleared. It’s very easy to use, no harsh smell, and it got the job done fast. Definitely my go-to for unclogging drains at home!
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Dramo
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The product is unscented and any faint odor dissipates fairly quickly with ventilation. Max Gel Drain Clog Remover (s a reliable, no-frills choice for tackling common clogs in sinks, tubs, and showers. Its mild scent, solid effectiveness on typical blockages, user-friendly packaging, and good cost-to-performance ratio make it a worthwhile household tool—provided users follow safety guidelines and recognize its limits in extreme cases.
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We're sorry to hear this didn't clear your clog as expected. Typically two applications dissolve tough clogs. It's possible the one you're dealing wit...