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How Do You Unclog A Bathtub Drain?

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How Do You Unclog A Bathtub Drain?

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Murphy’s Law strikes again. In this case, it’s the bathtub drain. Whether it’s draining slow or not at all, it’s a nuisance. It’s not hard to unclog a bathtub drain. There are two ways to choose from – chemical or natural. Both work, it just depends on which one you want to use. Check the strainer on the drain (if it has one). This is where most clogs start. Use a standard screwdriver to remove the screws, being careful not to drop or misplace them. Clear out any debris that’s attached and clean around the top of the drain. Plunge ahead. If no water is “sitting”, run the hot water and let several inches accumulate. Then place the plunger over the drain and push down forcefully until the pressure forces the clogged material to move. Check if the drain is clear. If not, apply the plunger a few more times. Once clear, run the hot water for a minute to flush away any remaining particles. Go natural. Pour a half cup of baking soda down the drain, then follow with a half cup of white vinegar

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• Remove the 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. • Some drains have tub stoppers pre-installed. On those, first pop up the stopper and twist to unscrew, then just remove the plate with the trip for the stopper and carefully remove the stopper assembly. This would be a good time to try the “bent hanger” method because this usually has hair and any other articles which have been stuck to the stopper. Replace the stopper the same way. • Use a bent wire hanger or The Drain Claw to clear deeply inset 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

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