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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise the product for reliably cleaning PVC surfaces before bonding, with most noting it effectively removes printing, stains, and residue with ease. Reviewers appreciate its clarity, which allows visibility without leaving colored marks. Many highlight consistent, professional-grade results trusted by experienced plumbers and DIYers for decades. Several users emphasize its dependability for critical applications requiring perfect seals. A small number mention a strong odor as unpleasant, and a few note a weak applicator, though these concerns rarely outweigh its proven effectiveness. Overall, customers consider it a dependable, go-to choice.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Cleaner
We used this cleaner for our sink installation and replacing cracked PVC caps. The cleaner works well. There is nothing extraordinary to report here. It works and thats about it. The brush is pretty absorbent and you'll need channel locks to open the cap (Or I'm just weak!) Its held up for a few months now.
Verified PurchaserVerified Pro Sweepstakes
It does the job.
Would RecommendThis did all it said it would, except when I go to tighten the lid, no matter how tight it would still leak. So that kind of was a let down since I had to throw it away.
PVC Pipe Cleaner
Would RecommendClear cleaner, so it doesn't turn everything purple like purple primer. Works great.
I have never had a failed pipe joint using Oatey products
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Oatey 8-fl oz Cleaner
Would RecommendOatey 8-fl oz Cleaner great product, and no purple stains to try to clean off on PVC or work area
No Purple
Would RecommendGreat for non inspected work. No purple make for a clean job
Great product, mediocre applicator
Would RecommendExcellent cleaner. Works very well on PVC. The applicator brush is flimsy, and does not hold the cleaner very well.
Stick together!!
Would RecommendThis cleaner has been one of the best cleaners I have used ,bar none !!