This will often take care.
Clearing a clogged bath drain.
Hair food or gunk can fall.
A drain stick is effective at clearing clogs in a p trap or s trap caused by hair.
Tighten the thumbscrew to lock the snake in place then crank the handle and push the snake down the drain.
Plungers create a seal around the clogged drain and use suction to free the blockage.
Clean it of all hair and soap.
A plunger can clear a clog if the blockage isn t too far into the pipes.
Do not stand in a tub or shower stall when pouring the drain cleaner.
If there s a pop up drain on the tub raise the lever to the open position then grab the stopper and pull it from the.
Always use the right type of plunger designed for the sink or toilet.
Create a seal and push up and.
Boil a pot of water and carefully pour the water down the clogged bathtub drain.
Read the instructions on the back of the cleaner.
Use a small sink size plunger to agitate the clogged up material.
Remove any standing.
Wear gloves and eye protection.
A clogged drain can be frustrating even if it s a partial clog in which water does go down the drain but at a snail s pace.
Try a chemical drain cleaner.
These are the manufacturer s instructions and all drain cleaners.
Buy a chemical drain cleaner from the store.
Do not leave the drain.
Using chemical drain cleaners 1.
Here are some important precautions to take when clearing clogged drains.
Cover and let the mixture sit.
Precisely follow all directions on a drain cleaner s label.
Block overflow plate first unscrew the screen from the tub drain and use a bent wire to fish out any hair and soap scum.
Before you attempt to make an appointment with a plumber try out the dish or laundry detergent for a clogged drain method and see if that clears everything up.
After pouring the boiling water down the bathtub drain pour cup of baking soda and 1 cup of white vinegar into the drain.
Use a hanger to pull out the clog.
Feed a drain snake down the overflow hole.
Steps to handling clogged drains yourself.
Be sure the room is well ventilated.
Cleaning out a sink trap removes clogs caused by buildup such as soap or grease or a foreign object such as a toy.
Let sit for 15 to 20 minutes.
How to clean clogged drains with vinegar.
Either use the tub stopper to close the drain or cover it with a steaming hot cloth.
Agitating the clog 1.
If you only have a blockage in a single pipe you can try to handle it yourself with the following steps.