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Root Kill Root Control 32 Ounce(s) Drain Cleaner Pour bottle

Ratings & Reviews for Zep Root Kill Root Control 32 Ounce(s) Drain Cleaner Pour bottle

4.6
520
Review
 4.6 out of 5
520 Reviews


96% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this product for effectively killing existing roots and preventing new growth in sewer and septic lines. Most report years of trouble-free performance through regular application every three to six months, with many noting they have avoided expensive plumbing interventions since adopting consistent use. Reviewers consistently highlight its simplicity—just flush and apply—and emphasize exceptional value compared to professional services. A few mention limitations when roots originate above pipes or express concerns about septic systems, but these criticisms are rare. Overall, customers consider it an essential, cost-effective preventative maintenance tool that reliably keeps drain fields clear.

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520 Customer Reviews

Root killer

Would Recommend

This product is very effective in eradicating roots and helps prevent root growth.

June 6, 2026
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Thanks for choosing Zep!

Zep Customer SupportJune 9, 2026

It’s expensive

Would Recommend

Removes tough roots

June 5, 2026
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Thanks for the 5-star review!

Zep Customer SupportJune 6, 2026

It keeps my drains open. I am surrounded by tree

Would Recommend
May 24, 2026
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Grateful you chose Zep for the job!

Zep Customer SupportMay 26, 2026

awesome

Would Recommend

great product for roots in the sewer line saves so much money and time on plumbers and snaking etc. i dont care what the company says every 6 months is not enough i do it every 4 months like clock work no missing the date and time stay on schedule. I throw the whole bottle down the outside sewer line and then i put approx. 2 gallons of water down the drain after it. i let it sit for 8 hours with no usage of the toilet, showers or any plumbing in the house. let it sit over night or leave the ho...

May 15, 2026
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Thanks for choosing Zep!

Zep Customer SupportMay 19, 2026

Works great as a preventative

Would Recommend
May 12, 2026
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Blue wonder

Would Recommend

Keeps the roots out of my sewer line

May 10, 2026
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The product does what it says it would do

Would Recommend

So far so good it seems to work

May 9, 2026
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We're so glad you're loving the Root Kill!

Zep Customer SupportMay 13, 2026

Root Kill Control

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I like the product because it keeps the tree roots out of my septic drain field

May 6, 2026
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Thanks for keeping Zep in your cleaning lineup!

Zep Customer SupportMay 6, 2026

Its slow.

Would Not Recommend

2 weeks and resukted only in a very very slow drain.

May 6, 2026
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The roots typically require 3 to 4 weeks to absorb enough copper sulfate to die and begin decaying before you’ll notice an increase in water flow. Si...

Zep Customer SupportMay 6, 2026

Regular use should save you lots of headaches.

Would Recommend

Have not had to have sewer line snaked in years now!

May 4, 2026
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Thanks for keeping Zep in your cleaning lineup!

Zep Customer SupportMay 6, 2026

It's cheaper than the price of snaking my line.

Would Recommend

I haven't used it yet. Per the instructions use it when it's time for the roots to grow.

May 4, 2026
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Thanks for keeping Zep in your cleaning lineup!

Zep Customer SupportMay 6, 2026

Blocked drain

Would Recommend

Roots detached from pipes in two days 😊

May 3, 2026
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Thank you for trusting Zep products! 🙏

Zep Customer SupportMay 6, 2026

Reduces roots

Would Recommend
April 25, 2026
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