Published: November 20, 2008

Secret Meaning of 'Black Friday' Revealed

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SKOKIE, Ill., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The average American may think the day after Thanksgiving is called Black Friday because that's when retailers move from running in the red to the black; however, plumbers nationwide know better.

"The truth behind the term 'Black Friday' is a little more literal than shopping," said Alison Gutterman, president and CEO of Jelmar, Inc. "It's actually the day plumbers nationwide receive the most service calls out of the entire year. Whether it's clogged sinks or toilets from eating too much on Thanksgiving, many families need a little extra help on Black Friday."

For those who don't have the time or budget to call a plumber, Jelmar is proud to offer CLR Power Plumber, a pressurized drain opener that will unclog your drain in seconds. CLR Power Plumber won't harm sound plumbing, contains no harsh acids, additives or lye, is environmentally safe and non-toxic. Instead of flushing chemicals down your drain, this compressed gas, when it comes in contact with water in your drain, expands rapidly, creating a standing wave that acts as a battering ram, pushing the blockage through and cleaning the walls of your pipes.

CLR Power Plumber is sold in a 4.5 oz. can or a kit. The kit includes an extension handle for toilets and urinals, a 4.5 oz. can, and a 2-way universal adapter. CLR Power Plumber will work on any clog, including hair, grease, food particles and soap build-up and can be used to unclog blocked sinks and tubs, slow-moving drains, double sinks, toilets, shower drains, floor drains and garbage disposals. For more information, please visit http://www.clrbrands.com.

About Jelmar

JELMAR is a vibrant and growing manufacturing company with a broad household cleaning product line including CLR(R) Tarn-X(R) brands of products.

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