Occasionally the linkage is out of adjustment and the stopper doesn t open far enough from its seat to allow a good flow.
Clean out bathtub drain.
Remove any standing.
Read the instructions on the back of the cleaner.
Feed a drain snake down the overflow hole.
Deodorizing your bathtub drain.
Some of the old seal may remain so remove any residue with a plastic putty knife.
How to clean a drain with vinegar and baking soda.
Hit the switch on your tub or unscrew the.
Flushing the drain with boiling water.
If you plan to reuse the existing drain stopper and drain basket clean those pieces as well.
Next pull the drain assembly out of the overflow pipe.
Tighten the thumbscrew to lock the snake in place then crank the handle and push the snake down the drain.
Chemical drain cleaners unclog drains with chemicals such as potassium.
Buy a chemical drain cleaner from the store.
Clean the drain opening with a sponge and either a bathroom cleaner or a 50 50 blend of vinegar and baking soda.
This video will show you a quick and easy w.
Using chemical drain cleaners 1.
The heat will help break up the debris.
How to clean a bathtub drain method 1 of 4.
To clean tough residue from a bathroom sink drain using natural ingredients start by pouring a half gallon of boiling water in the drain.
Open your drain stopper.
You may also want to plunge the drain a few times to further loosen any blockages.
Remove your drain stopper.
Tubs have different types of drain stoppers.
If the drain has an internal stopper simply unscrew the overflow plate and pull the linkage and stopper up and out.
About once or twice a year my bathtub drain gets clogged up with hair and debris and starts draining very slowly.
These are the manufacturer s instructions and all drain cleaners.
A two foot long flexible rod with tiny bristles on the end known as a drain stick is used to remove any additional gunk from the drain.
Next we will cover how to replace a bathtub drain.
Then clean the linkage and stopper and run water down the drain to flush it out.