The tub drains very slow so when i shower i m i a full tub.
How to unclog your bathtub.
How to unclog a bathtub drain the drop stopper type.
Clean the strainer or stopper.
This allows the plunger to create an airtight seal over the drain and generate plenty of force to knock the clog loose.
Most clogged bathtub drain problems can be easily solved without the need for calling in professional help.
Use a wash rag or paper towel to remove any excess hair or soap scum that has accumulated around the strainer.
Remove the strainer and the stopper.
If you have removed all the visible blockage from your drain and find that your bathtub is.
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You will find that hair and soap residue may have accumulated underneath the strainer.
Some bathtubs may only have a stopper and no strainer.
Methods for unclogging your bathtub drain.
How to unclog a bathtub drain using a toilet plunger step 1.
A snake will not fit and the hair snag poker they sell at home depot didn t reach far enough to pull anything out.
About 80 percent of the time you can fix slow draining or clogged tub drains in five minutes without chemicals and without a 100 plumber bill.
You can do this simple look and fix with your fingers.
Knowing the source behind the clog can also be helpful in determining the best.
Boil water in a tea kettle.
Position the cup over the drain then fill the tub with hot water until the cup is submerged.
You may have to unscrew it or turn it back and forth a little while pulling up.
Remove the stopper of the bottom main tub drain.
A drop stopper has a prominent knob that you lift and turn to open the drain.
I ve tried every step in your video to unclog my tub got very little hair out.
You may even have the right tools on hand to get the job done without the use of any special tools or chemicals.
Fill the tub with about 1 to 2 inches of hot water not cold.
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Using baking soda 1.
Pour the boiling water directly into.
Hot water helps dissolve soap in clogs.
Close up of a drop stopper.
Fill the kettle to the top with water since there s no exact measurement of how much.
Get a plunger with a bell shaped rubber cup on the end.