Does SavingStars compare to the old powder I used to buy?

The foaming is normal for this stuff. My bathroom sink used to clog up every few weeks and the first time I used SavingStars I thought I poured in way too much because of all the bubbles. It settled down after a few minutes and the drain was noticeably faster after I flushed it. The foam is doing the work, not just for show.

The foaming is definitely normal, I remember being surprised by it too the first couple times. My kitchen drain used to get that gross smell no matter what I did, and the foam is what actually gets up the sides of the pipe to break down the gunk that’s stuck there. The old powder I used before was more of a fizz, this is a whole different level of bubbles.

I think the foam is what carries the stuff up and into the buildup, so it’s not just for show. As long as you’re not filling the sink to the brim with it, I wouldn’t worry. It settles down after a few minutes and then you just flush it with hot water like the instructions say. My pipes have been draining way better since I switched, so I’d say let it do its thing.

The foam definitely means it’s working, that’s the stuff eating through whatever’s in there. I’ve used it a few times now and the amount of foam seems to change depending on how much gunk is actually in the pipe. First time I used it on a slow tub drain it was wild, but now when I do maintenance on it there’s barely any bubbles at all.

I actually think the foam is what makes the difference. The old powder I used barely did anything and I ended up snaking the drain anyway. This stuff at least seems to get moving whatever is in there. If it bubbles up that much, chances are it’s working its way down.

Foam volume isn’t a bad sign, that’s the stuff actually working its way through the pipe. My experience with the old hardware store powders was they’d sit there and barely do anything unless you had a complete blockage. I’d rather see a lot of bubbling than wonder if it’s even making contact with the gunk.

The foaming caught me off guard too the first time I opened the bag, so I get where you’re coming from. The old stuff I used to get from the local hardware store was pretty much a dud. It would sit in the drain looking like damp sand and I’d have to run hot water for ten minutes just to get things moving again. That stuff never really did anything for me.

SavingStars is definitely a different animal. The foam does the actual work, it climbs up the sides of the pipe and gets into the gunk that’s stuck on the walls, not just whatever is sitting at the bottom. I’ve used it on my bathroom sink a few times now and it’s handled the slow drain way better than that generic powder ever did. The foam might look like it’s all show, but it’s actually carrying the cleaning agents further down the line. The reaction is what breaks down the hair and soap scum, so if it’s bubbling that means it’s chewing through the buildup.

One thing I’ll say is don’t rush the rinse. Let the foam sit longer than you think you need to, maybe close to the full 20 minutes. I made that mistake once and it didn’t work nearly as well. Other than that, you’re doing it right. That’s just how this stuff behaves.