10 Best Drain Cleaners UK 2023 | Mr Muscle, HG and More

If you're looking for something quick and convenient that is guaranteed to get the job done, look no further than HG's liquid drain unblocker. It arrives diluted and ready to use, so simply pour it down your drain, leave for 30 minutes and marvel at the results.

The plain label design reflects the honesty and effectiveness of this unblocker. There are no flashy gimmicks; instead, a solution that works effectively to remove drain blockages, whether in a sink, toilet or shower. It's even safe to use with plastic pipes, making this a highly effective and versatile solution.

There's a reason that the plunger is one the most archetypal bathroom tools – because it works! This one, however, is a cut above the rest, with a unique 'bellows' design that purportedly transfers eight times more air per press than regular plungers.

The benefit of this is that it is able to unclog drains by 'blasting' blockages through your pipes. That means no chemicals and no getting your hands dirty, just a quick, non-invasive method of clearing your drains. There's a good reason that Luigi is one of the world's most famous plumbers.

Less a drain cleaner than a means of preventing your drain from getting blocked in the first place, the 'TubShroom' – named for its mushroom-inspired shape – is a plug replacement that catches stray hairs while allowing the flow of water. Simply unplug every now and then and remove all hair with one effortless move.

Granted, the TubShroom isn't going to eliminate gunk or foul odours, but it will prevent the formation of the kind of blockages that lead to these issues in the first place. Team it up with a good unblocker and you've got the ultimate drain cleaning arsenal.

These enzymatic cleaning sticks offer a preventative measure for keeping your drains in great condition. Once a month, simply drop one down your plughole, where it'll sit and work away, dissolving grease, fats and bad smells. Rather conveniently, each of the 12 sticks has been marked with a month of the year.

We're fans of how effortless Ecozone have made it to maintain your drains, but we especially love the fact that their sticks use natural bacterias and enzymes that are not harmful to the environment. It's hard to turn your nose up at that subtle citrus scent too! 

Claiming itself to be one of the strongest formulations on the market, this US-made drain opener is rather novel in the way it uses heat to dissolve hair clogs and melt grease and grime. Of course, this isn't a wonder you'll get to witness, as it'll all occur overnight after you leave the solution to work its magic. 

Better still, you only need to use half the bottle, so you'll have plenty left for another round of drain unblocking. Oh, and don't let the mention of 'heat' put you off using this product – it's safe for use in all types of piping. All in all, this is a highly effective cleaning solution at an affordable price.

Originally created in 1986, Mr Muscle cleaning products have now worked their magic in British homes for 35 years. The brand has added another feather to their cap with this drain foamer, which combines two powerful liquids to create a foam that'll give your pipes a deep clean while also eliminating any odours.

Simply pour it down your sink and leave for an hour or so to allow it to work its magic. There's no doubt that it'll get the job done – tested in lab conditions, it was found to be ten times more effective at removing hair than baking soda and vinegar!

The FlexiSnake is the perfect hair removal tool, with a long, flexible wand tipped with over a hundred micro hooks that are perfect for clinging onto unruly strands. You can even use the handle to rotate the tip for extra latching abilities.

When there are solutions out there that'll allow you to unclog your drains with scarcely any effort – and others that'll even prevent hair blockages in the first place – we can understand that such a product may not be so desirable. Sometimes, however, the situation requires that you roll your sleeves up, and in those cases, the FlexiSnake is the perfect tool.

Did you know that hair, soap scum and sludge are the leading causes of drain blockages? Luckily, Buster's plughole unblocker tackles all three, working equally well in all pipes, whether in your shower, bath or septic system.

Use it regularly to prevent build-up, or if you've got a blockage, simply pour the entire bottle down and leave it overnight. In the morning you'll awaken to a sink that drains water quicker than it ever has done before – and you can't put a price on that!

For those who have some serious unblocking to do, for which a simple solution won't suffice, this set of 12 flexible polypropylene drain rods is sure to do the trick. Simply connect them together until you've reached the desired length.

You've also got a choice of two types of end connection – a plunger that creates a build of pressure to force obstructions to clear and a double worm screw end that'll help to break them up. This is the real deal; some elbow grease is required and you don't get a pleasant citrusy fragrance, but there's no doubt that these rods will get the job done.

Proudly made in the USA, Rejuvenate's disposer and pipe cleaner consists of a series of pods that use enzymes to naturally dissolve food waste. Place one in your drain and watch the solution foam up as it removes food and sludge, and at the end of the process, you'll be left with a pleasing lemon scent.

A highly versatile solution, it can be used to clean everything from sinks to septic tanks and, following the recommended rate of 1 pod per week, a single pack should last you for 6 weeks, which isn't too shabby. Just be wary that these pods are for maintenance only, not for unclogging a blocked sink.