Has
your bathtub drain clogged itself? Don't waste your money on
a plumber if
you can clear it yourself! If your bathtub has not completely stopped
up, you may not need to utilize any drastic measures. Follow each
step sequentially if the preceding step does not work.
Removethe drain cover and clean under the surface of the drain.
You will find that hair has accumulated underneath the drain,
particularly if your drain uses a screw to hold itself into place.
Use a bent wire hanger or "The Drain Claw" to clear deeplyinset clogs. First straighten
the coat hanger out, then make a hook in the end. Use it to pull out
any hair and other particles that are in your drain. Pull the gunk
out. Do not push it in. Pushing it in can clog your drain more than
it already is. The easiest and most effective tool for a slow or
clogged bathtub drain caused by hair is "The Drain Claw".
You simply insert "The Drain Claw" into the drain, working
your way around the opening or stopper and giving it a twist. With
over 100 small interlocking hooks, "The Drain Claw" will
grab hair and allow you to pull it out. Simple and effective. You can
make your own "drain hair remover" with plastic strapping
tape that is used for binding boxes or shipping crates. Just cut a
length approximately 30 inches more or less and use your scissors to
snip the plastic on both sides, creating "snags" for the
hair and gunk. Insert down drain and push down drain. Remove. Run
water to flush drain. This is a free fix with reused materials.
Use hot water. This works best if
your drain is not completely clogged. Get a pot with a few cups of
hot, but not boiling water. Carefully pour the water directly into
the drain. Avoid splashing the hot water. Kettles are useful for easy
pouring. Let it stand for 10 to 15 minutes before using the plunger.
Many plumbing professionals now do not recommend using boiling water
on the possibility that it may melt or liquify any sealants or wax or
rubber gaskets used for the plumbing fittings or connections.
Combine 1/3 cup baking soda with 1/3 cup vinegar in a large liquid measuringcup, pitcher or bowl. Quickly
pour the entire contents of the container down the drain. The faster
you can do this, the better, because the fizzing action will
gradually die out.
Use a plunger. Turn
on the hot water and fill your tub with enough water to cover the
clog. Pull with the plunger about 10 times to ensure that you fully
clear the clog. The moving water underneath the drain will help to
clear up the drain more quickly.
Try a "snake" that you can purchase at any hardware store.It is a spring steel cable with a spring on the plumbing end and a
crank on the user end. It can go up to 15 to 25 feet down into the
pipes, collecting debris. This is what most plumbers (by the time
they're called in) get the most success with.
Use a shop vacuum.
Remove the inside bag and filters. Set it up for vacuuming liquids.
Be sure to cover up vent to prevent a mess. Put the hose on the drain
before turning on the shop vacuum. When it is on tight and the vent
is covered, have a second person turn on the vacuum. This will draw
all debris up the water trap and into the vacuum. The clog occurred
going down the drain. It will be more easily cleared drawing it back
than packing it down.
Consider calling a plumber before using chemical products..
Drain cleaners contain caustic chemicals that will dissolve any
clogging particles in your drain, but after a while will also corrode
your metal pipes. If you do choose to use such a product, be sure to
follow the instructions carefully.
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