You can resume regular cleaning with soap and water 6-8 hours after InVade Bio Drain has been applied. Since it is used directly in the drain, it poses no threat to humans if used as directed.
InVade Bio Drain is safe for the drain in the shower. It will break up organic matter in the drain. However, if there is an excessive amount of hair inside the drain, you may need to use a tool (you can purchase locally) that works well for unclogging and removing hair from the drain.
InVade Bio Drain should be applied to drains at night when not use so the gel has time to work it’s way down the drain for several hours. Additional rinsing or rinsing with hot water is not needed. Normal use the next day is fine.
This process should be repeated for 7 consectutive nights for active insect activity and then once a week for maintenance.
InVade Bio Drain would not cause a slow drain and the microbes actually help unclog drains of organic matter that can cause a slow drain. You would leave in the drain over night (when less used) and then rinse in the morning.
InVade Bio Drain is a thick gel that slowly coats the inside of pipes as it is applied. The micro-organisms in the drain gel naturally break down the organic buildup inside the treated drains. This is why you want to wait as long as possible before using treated drains, so you are allowing the product to work before it is washed away. Once the drain is used, then some of the gel may remain in other parts of the pipe and continue to work if there is buildup in the pipes. If you are using the recommended 4 oz of drain gel per use, then this would not be enough product to move the water out of the p-trap.
InVade Bio Drain Gel can be applied in the basement floor drain. It contains natural microbes, citrus oil, a gelling agent, and an emulsifier. The microbes consist of bacillus bacteria that eat away naturally at the organic scum buildup in drains and on floors and other areas with frequent food and water contact. Citrus oil aids in cleaning and also leaves a fresh scent after InVade Bio Drain is used. The remaining ingredients thicken and stabilize the liquid, helping it to coat drains and other treatment surfaces.
InVade Bio Drain is typically used for drains as it coats the drain itself. However, we recommend reaching out to Rockwell Labs to see what they would recommend for washing machines: 816-283-3167.
InVade Bio Drain can be used to dissolve organic matter and scum that builds up on the inside of drains as this is a thick gel that slowly coats the inside of pipes allowing the micro-organisms in the drain gel to naturally break down the organic buildup inside the treated drains. When first using InVade Bio Drain apply every other day for the first week and then continue to use once a week afterwards. Drains should be treated at night when sinks/drains will not be used and allow gel to work its way down the drain. If you are using the recommended 4 oz of drain gel per use, then this would not be enough product to move the water out of the p-trap.
For deeper drain treatments, Foam Fresh Bio-Sanitation Foam would be a more effective treatment as this uses 7 different microbes that double in population every 20 minutes resulting in faster results of removing organic buildup. This product also comes with an Up-Down actuator cone spray nozzle, drain actuator nozzle, and 17.5” long, 3.3mm semi-rigid hose.
InVade Bio Drain can be safely poured into any drain however, if there are no current issues such as drain fly activity or foul odors/ smells, etc then there would be no reason to apply in this drain.
Please view the product label for more information.
InVade Bio Drain is for direct use to drains, soda drain lines and drip trays to eliminate odors and prevent sugar snakes. This product is not labeled to be used inside of a washing machine. It can only be used in the drains. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions.
Yes, Invade Bio Drain Gel is safe for use around pregnant women. It is used directly in the drains and made from microbes and citrus oil. Be sure the follow the label with regards to how often this product can be used.
Invade Bio Drain can be used in bathrooms, kitchens, or other areas in homes, businesses, and institutions. To confirm whether this product would be safe for your RV lines, we recommend contacting the manufacturer directly at 816-283-3167, or via their website's contact page here.
You will usually see drain flies developing in a toilet only if the toilet is not used very often. InVade Bio Drain probably won't be the best product to use in your situation. You can turn the water off to the toilet and flush it so that the bowl and the tank are empty. Thoroughly scrub both, paying special attention to the area under the lip of the bowl and the tank. Scrubbing and cleaning these areas will help eliminate the decaying organic matter that these flies need to breed and develop. While the toilet is drained you can apply Invade Hot Shot Foam to the tank and the bowl and let it sit overnight to clean all of the cracks and crevices that you may not be able to clean properly. Invade Hot Shot would be a good choice because it will expand to cover all of the surfaces you need to treat. This may need to be repeated a few times before you get rid of all of the gunk that can build up over time. All drains in the infested room should be treated with either Invade Hot Shot or with Drain Gel.
It is not recommended to apply InVade Bio Drain on wood floors. It is designed to break up organic matter in the plumbing areas. You could apply a crack and crevice application to the areas where you have insect acitivity located. We recommend that you have the pest properly identified to be sure that the drain flies are coming through the wood floors.
Yes, InVade Bio Drain can be used in restaurants. There are no restrictions on use sites.
should be okay to use in a dishwasher drain. However, if the dishwasher is not draining there could be a number of issues that this product may not fix.
InVade Bio Drain is not labeled to be used in toilets, but can be used in kitchen drains.Invade SeptiTreat would be a better option for toilets.
InVade Bio Drain is a gel that contains natural microbes to break down organic buildup in wet areas like drains. It is usually used to treat areas where drain flies will breed, and while sanitation is an important part of roach control, this is not something we would recommend for treating for roaches. We suggest our Roach Control Kits here which contain a roach bait gel, insect growth regulator (IGR), and residual spray to treat for this pest. Please also take a few moments to review our online Roach Treatment Guide for more tips.
