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