My bathtub drain is clogged and I was wondering if anyone knows any home remedies for unclogging it. I need to use the shower before I leave so I wanted to find something at home I could do. A plunger won't work because I have one of those drains with a plug that you pull up and down and a plunger just pushes it down. So if anyone as any ideas let me know. I do have another shower I can take I just wanted to use that as a last resort.
2006-10-28 10:50:46 · 10 answers · asked by Amber W 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
ahhh the shower drain stoppage do this= ( if your drain has an screw in the middle of it unscrew it use needle nose pliers to left the top drain (don't let the screw go down the drain) :) remove all hair visible to the eye and simply put the drain and screw back into place) it's a heck of a lot cheaper to do it yourself than to have joe smoe drain & plumming company come in and take your wallet/credit card/check to calgon land w/ inflated charges and labor!
2006-10-28 11:07:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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My bathtub drain is clogged and I was wondering if anyone knows any home remedies for unclogging it. I need to use the shower before I leave so I wanted to find something at home I could do. A plunger won't work because I have one of those drains with a plug that you pull up and down and a...
2015-08-16 19:44:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I use is when in a hurry: some dish washing liquid detergent and I flush with hot water full force. When I have more time. 1Cup of Baking Soda, then add 1 cup of white Vinegar,this will foam, and then I flush it with hot water The second one can be used on all drains once a week to keep the drains open , is excellent for the environment and will save you money on buying the expensive drain cleaner. You should have clean drains at all times, if you put this to use. I hope this simple idea will help you, and feel free to inform your family and friends
2006-10-28 11:04:51 · answer #4 · answered by pooterilgatto 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you can remove the drain plug, usually it justs twists to one side and you can pull it out, dont force it though. baking soda, white vineagar, let it sit for about 15 minutes, pour boiling water down it. would be a good idea to do this once a month, and to get one of those drain strainers to put over the drain to catch most of the debris that is causing your shower to clog. if that doesnt work, pick up some liquid plummer or drano-liquid, dont use the powdered stuff, because if that hardens, it is a ----to get freed up again, but for now try the boiling water trick..good luck
2006-10-28 10:59:43 · answer #5 · answered by darlin12009 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always used baking soda and vinegar It bubbles and unclogs the drain pour baking soda in brain first then pour vinegar let bubble for awhile then pour HOT WATER down the drain. GOOD LUCK!
2006-11-01 00:23:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you think it is a hair clog, you can take a wire hangar apart and gently probe the clog. Be careful not to push it down further. See if you can hook some of the gunk and pull it out.
Boiling water also dissolves grease and soap scum, but run some hot water down the pipes and tub first -- you can crack cold pipes and tub by heating them suddenly, so you need to heat them up gradually.
Baking soda and vinegar are also recommended. Followed by another dose of boiling water.
2006-10-28 10:56:06 · answer #7 · answered by Madame M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your tub has the stopper that you push down on "with your foot" to fill the tub up with, you will have to unscrew it like a bolt "remove it" and you have to plug the overflow above(using a wet cloth) that to utilize the "plunger method" . you may need a helper to hold the wet cloth while you plunge. On the other hand if you have a "lever type" tub plug do the same procedure as to hold lever open "with helper" and keep plunging with hot water! Not a fun job but it works if clog is in the drain trap only! If it's farther than the trap try liquid plumber "foaming type" or call a plumber.
2006-10-28 12:19:04 · answer #8 · answered by jazcomania 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oy vey. Call a plumber. I can see you wouldn't understand what has to be done by what you said in your question.
I'd pour a quart of sulphuric acid down the drain as per instructions on the container. It's available at any plumbing supply. No, Home Depot or Lowes sometimes does not carry it. Insurance reasons.
2006-10-31 13:44:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
My brother is a plumber he said pour in bleach then flush with water after 15 min.
2006-10-28 10:52:51 · answer #10 · answered by foxfire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋