{"id":478,"date":"2022-03-24T16:31:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-24T16:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dayandnightplumb.com\/?p=478"},"modified":"2022-04-22T20:48:41","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T20:48:41","slug":"how-to-unclog-a-bathtub-drain-or-shower-drain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dayandnightplumb.com\/?p=478","title":{"rendered":"How to Unclog a Bathtub Drain or Shower Drain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dayandnightplumb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-to-Unclog-a-Bathtub-or-Shower-Drain-by-Day-Night-Plumbing-505-974-5797.jpg\" alt=\"How to Unclog a Bathtub or Shower Drain by Day &amp; Night Plumbing 505-974-5797\" class=\"wp-image-479\" width=\"692\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dayandnightplumb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-to-Unclog-a-Bathtub-or-Shower-Drain-by-Day-Night-Plumbing-505-974-5797.jpg 900w, https:\/\/dayandnightplumb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-to-Unclog-a-Bathtub-or-Shower-Drain-by-Day-Night-Plumbing-505-974-5797-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dayandnightplumb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-to-Unclog-a-Bathtub-or-Shower-Drain-by-Day-Night-Plumbing-505-974-5797-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clogged drains can be a pain, but luckily there are many ways to fix them. You might not want to deal with boiling hot water or getting down on your hands and knees if you don&#8217;t have too! This article will show you some easy techniques that work well in both kitchen sinks as well as bathtubs and shower drains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;m going explain 4 different methods using only tools found around the house &#8211; no need to go purchase anything special just yet.&nbsp; Then we\u2019ll talk about a couple of \u201cif all else fails\u201d techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you choose to go the chemical route, remember you\u2019ll need to be especially careful that no chemical residue remains on the surfaces.&nbsp; It might be a nasty shock next time you want a nice hot shower or relaxing bubble bath!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1)&nbsp; Grab the Plunger<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure you form a tight seal with your plunger over the shower or bathtub drain opening and go for it!&nbsp; Rest and repeat as necessary \u2013 and it probably won\u2019t be just a couple of plunges\u2026. If you rest in-between, you should be able to keep it up for a good length of time.&nbsp; Remember the longer you plunge, the more you\u2019ll be confident that it\u2019s not going to work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2)&nbsp; DIY Unclogging Solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can try vinegar, lye, baking soda or dish detergent. Two important things to remember however are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Make sure you leave whatever solution you choose to sit for a while to gain the maximum effect.<\/li><li>These solutions will also benefit from having residue completely removed. While not as harmful as chemical residues, they could still pack a punch to sensitive areas!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3)&nbsp; Bleach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While it would be understandable if you didn\u2019t want to use bleach in the kitchen with foodstuffs around, unclogging a bathtub drain or shower with bleach can be helpful.&nbsp; Carefully pour bleach into a cup and then dump it down your shower or bathtub drain.&nbsp; Leave it for around 15 minutes, then flush the drain with hot water.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t forget to be aware of the fumes from bleach \u2013 especially when it encounters hot water \u2013 and don\u2019t leave the bleach too long because of the possibility of corroding your pipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4)&nbsp; Using a Bent Hanger<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It might sound odd, but bent hangers have more useful purposes than just getting into your car if you\u2019ve locked the keys inside!&nbsp; It might be a bit hit or miss, but your hanger hook can possibly catch the offending blockage and you can pull it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, there are the obvious first choices for DIY unblocking of shower and bathtub drains.&nbsp; Now for the big guns:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1)&nbsp; Commercial Drain Openers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A chemical drain opener is the next logical step if you\u2019ve tried all the DIY options. Pour the drain opener down the offending drain and you\u2019ll find it\u2019s pretty obvious whether its done the trick or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2)&nbsp; Drain Snakes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A snake tool is an effective method to unclogging a drain with standing water. If your sink and bathtub are clogged at the same time, it\u2019s possible the clog may be located too far down for other methods other than a snake.&nbsp; Trying to thread the cable through the floor-level drain may feel unwieldy however, but a snake tool will often render quick results.&nbsp; It may take time, but with practice, you can unclog a bathtub or shower drain with a snake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If all the above methods for bath drain or shower drain unclogging &nbsp;fail, it\u2019s time to call in your local friendly plumber (Day &amp; Night Plumbing) \u2013 although if you\u2019re looking for the job to be done completely and rapidly by an expert who knows what they are doing, maybe that should be your first port of call!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clogged drains can be a pain, but luckily there are many ways to fix them. You might not want to deal with boiling hot water or getting down on your hands and knees if you don&#8217;t have too! 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