Shower Drains

Shower fixtures always need shower drains. Shower drains handles the task of draining the water that may gather on the floor when using the shower. Shower drains usually have covers and strainers that prevent objects or residues such as hair from getting into the drain and clogging it. Unfortunately, there are times when shower drains get clogged and there’s one thing left to do –clean it out.

Unclogging Shower Drains

If the shower drain is not draining as easily as it used to be, it typically means there’s an object clogging it somewhere down its drain line. In most cases, a clogged shower drain is often caused by gathered hair.

Hair clogs can sound a little nasty, but they are not that difficult to handle. The first thing to do is check the strainer cover of the shower drain. It may simply be a case of hair collecting on the cover and just needs cleaning. If that’s not the case, then these straps will help clear the shower drain.

Step 1

Pour ½ cup baking soda, then ½ cup white vinegar down its drain. Cover it with glass baking dish overnight or at least two hours. Flush the shower drain using hot water to see if the clog has been dissolved before trying another approach.

Step 2

If the problem still exists, it’s time to check for clogs. Remove the drain’s cover through the use of a screwdriver, by “popping” it off or loosening its screws.

Step 3

Use a flashlight to check for hair clogs on its opening or look into the drain for blockage. You may use stiff wire to clear the drain of what’s clogging it, or snag off any obstruction that’s blocking the drain line that’s blocking the drain line, as long as its within reach and sight. If the clog can’t be seen, then using a plunger is the next approach.

Step 4

Rub petroleum jelly on the edges of a small plunger in order to make a seal. Place wet washcloths on any overflow holes of the shower. Put the plunger on top of the drain. If the plunger’s head is not submerged, put some water to the shower and pump it straight in an “up-and-down” motion for fifteen to twenty minutes.

Step 5

Peering down in the shower drain, use flashlight to see if the clog has been pulled up into view. Using the stiff wire, pull the clogging object out of the drain. Do the plunging process again if the blockage still can’t be seen.

Step 6

If plunging doesn’t do the job, use a “plumber’s snake”. Push it down in the shower drain, and then turn its handle to bring the snake up after the clog has been hit. Try running the water to check is the drain has been successfully unclogged.

Step 7

If manual efforts fail, buy chemical drain cleaners from a home-improvement store. Be sure to use rubber gloves, and open all the bathroom windows or turn on the exhaust fan. Follow all the instructions for using the product.

Shower drains perform very important functions for the bathroom. If they’re not taken care of, such as avoiding clogs and odor, then the bathroom can be one uncomfortable and smelly place to shower. It is important to prevent the situation through greater care in using shower drains.

A clog-free shower drain can be done simply by checking its strainer cover for hairs and other objects regularly, as well as cleaning the strainer and the drain from time to time to ensure that nothing starts to collect in it. Well functioning shower drains let you enjoy your shower-time more by providing a “pool-free” shower floor.