Cleaners

Prepare your pipes for solvent welding with our selection of cleaners. Fast-acting and easy to apply, these cleaners are formulated to remove surface dirt, oils and other contaminants from ABS, PVC and CPVC piping. Our ABS, PVC and CPVC pipe cleaners ensure that pipe surfaces are perfectly prepped for a secure and effective bond.

Eliminating impurities enhances the effectiveness of primers and solvent cements, resulting in stronger, more reliable joints. Oatey, Hercules and Harvey pipe cleaners are an essential part of any plumbing toolkit, providing top-quality cleaning solutions that deliver professional-grade results every time. With our ABS, PVC and CPVC pipe cleaners, you can be confident that your pipes are impeccably ready for the toughest jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you use cleaner instead of primer?

No. Cleaner is only designed to remove surface dirt and grease from the pipe where as primer actually starts the chemical reaction needed to bond the pipe and fittings together.

What is the definition of Low VOC?

VOC means “Volatile Organic Compound”. Volatile describes a liquid that evaporates at room temperature and Organic is a compound that contains carbon. A low VOC level is considered at or below 150g/L and g/L are grams per liter.

How do I read the date code?

The date is written in Julian format. The first group of five numbers is the date of manufacture and is read as follows, i.e. 14045. The first two numbers are the year and the last three numbers are the day of the year. 14=2014 and 045=February 14th, so the date of manufacture is February 14th, 2014.

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