Unclogging a Bathtub and Shower Drain

Ok, so the nightmare has come true. Your drain or bathtub is clogged. Why did this happen? What am I going to do? You ask yourself. Indeed, you cannot allow this to happen, unless you are planning to taking showers in the neighbor's house or at the gym.

Why is the bathtub clogged? That is the first question.

Well, the bathtub could be clogged due to a number of things. What is the most common reason for this terrible event? The culprit more often than not will be hair. Yes, it is hair my friends. And the longer the hair of those living in your home, the worse this can be. Now, it is not necessary for any of the persons in your household to have long hair for this to happen. Indeed, even short hair can contribute to a clogged bathtub. This happens as hair builds up and clogs the drain.

In addition to hair, soap scum and buildup of dirt or other debris contributes to this unpleasant situation.

Now, how do we unclog the bathtub, you ask?

Ok, so let's start with removing the drain stopper or strainers. This will vary on difficulty according to the typo of drain. Removing some drain stoppers/strainers require just your fingers. Others require pliers. Others a wrench. And others may require to remove some screws. When you do remove the screws, do your best so that they do not go down the drain. It happens.

The next step consists of running the water to get an idea of the current flow. You can also take this opportunity to try to pull out any debris.

The third step to solve this conundrum: Use a Clog Destroyer or Hair Clog Destroyer that will dissolve all the gunk that has caused this terrible nightmare.

We definitely recommend that you continue to use these chemical products on routine so that this does not happen, because if you don't do anything about it, it will happen again.


Next, how will you unclog a shower drain?

To unclog a shower drain, follow the same steps as when you unclog a bathtub. Start by removing the strainer/stopper and getting rid of the gunk that you see. To do this, you can use a drain stick or a snake. The next step is also similar to unclogging a bathtub. It also involves using a liquid gunk destroyer so that all the gunk and odors are gone for good.

Indeed, taking care of a clogged shower or bathtub drain is not too difficult. Now, if the drain does not get solve, it may be time to call a plumber who can check what is going on in the world of the pipes.


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