Located in Deer Park, NY, Industrial Chem Labs and Services, Inc. develops cleaning products for schools, businesses, healthcare settings, and industrial applications. The product types in Industrial Chem Labs and Services' lineup include disinfectants, degreasers, and drain cleaners.

Traditional drain cleaners contain the primary agent to decompose the blockage and additives to ease the application process for the user. Acidic drain cleaners, in liquid form, contain acids like sulfuric or hydrochloric acid, which decompose the blockage into smaller molecules.

Solid, alkaline drain cleaners, like sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, react with aluminum and release hydrogen gas as a byproduct, and the motion of the bubbling gas dislodges the blockage. Oxidizing cleaning products, like aluminum oxide and hydrogen peroxide, decompose and combine with the blockage matter, increasing its mass and moving down the drain more easily.

The above drain cleaning presents significant health risks for users and causes environmental damage to the surfaces they touch and the natural ecosystem. Acidic drain cleaners, for example, cause severe chemical burns if they contact the skin and may even erode pipes and porcelain bathroom installations.

Organic drain cleaners use enzymes to decompose blockages to counteract these measures without introducing harmful chemicals into the environment or bacteria dormant in the cleaning product. When exposed to water, the bacteria awake, feed on the blockage, and multiply, clearing it more quickly over time.