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How to unclog your bathtub.
You may have to unscrew it or turn it back and forth a little while pulling up.
May 15 2016 at 5 17 pm.
Some bathtubs may only have a stopper and no strainer.
Fill the tub with about 1 to 2 inches of hot water not cold.
Position the cup over the drain then fill the tub with hot water until the cup is submerged.
How to unclog a bathtub drain the drop stopper type.
The tub drains very slow so when i shower i m i a full tub.
Remove the stopper of the bottom main tub drain.
You will find that hair and soap residue may have accumulated underneath the strainer.
Boil water in a tea kettle.
Remove the strainer and the stopper.
Pour the boiling water directly into.
You may even have the right tools on hand to get the job done without the use of any special tools or chemicals.
Methods for unclogging your bathtub drain.
Fill the kettle to the top with water since there s no exact measurement of how much.
Most clogged bathtub drain problems can be easily solved without the need for calling in professional help.
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.
Get a plunger with a bell shaped rubber cup on the end.
Remove all visible blockage from your drain.
A drop stopper has a prominent knob that you lift and turn to open the drain.
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.
Close up of a drop stopper.
4 ways to unclog your bathtub drain with standing water 1.
Clean the strainer or stopper.
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Use a wash rag or paper towel to remove any excess hair or soap scum that has accumulated around the strainer.
Using baking soda 1.
Knowing the source behind the clog can also be helpful in determining the best.
Hot water helps dissolve soap in clogs.