After a long day of work, you finally hop in the shower. As the water runs, you notice a small amount pooling by the drain. After shampooing and conditioning, that small pool of water has grown to cover your feet. When you turn off the showerhead, the water is around your ankles.
The situation of a shower turning into a bath due to a clogged shower drain is common for most of us, and luckily, you can fix it with many items you may already have on hand.
How to Easily Remove Hair From Your Shower Drain
Removing hair from the drain is one of the less desirable tasks when it comes to household chores. The following methods can help you learn how to get the hair out of the drain.
Baking Soda and Vinegar
Baking soda and vinegar are a natural and effective way to remove many common clogs. Pour one cup of baking soda down your drain and wait a few minutes before adding a cup of vinegar. Let these ingredients sit for a few hours to dissolve the hair, and then pour a pot of boiling water down the drain to clear out any remaining hair, baking soda, or vinegar.
Wire Coat Hanger
A wire coat hanger is one of the best ways to get hair out of the drain without physically touching it yourself. Take a thin coat hanger and fashion it into a hook before lowering it into the drain to grab the hair and pull it upward out of the drain. As you pull upward, be sure to go slow, as moving too fast can cause the hair to break and fall back into the drain.
Use a Plunger
If you have a larger drain, a plunger is an effective way to remove deeper clogs. Fill your shower with enough water that you can submerge the plunger to give it suction. Another option is to add a little petroleum jelly around the edge of the plunger cup if you have difficulty getting it to adhere to the drain. Once you have suction, start plunging until you remove all the hair from the drain.
Call the Professionals to Unclog Your Shower
Sometimes, a clog may be too deep to undergo a typical removal process. If you have a more stubborn clog in your shower that does not budge no matter what you try, it may be time to call in a professional. At Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Greater Syracuse, we offer expert drain cleaning services so that you can resume using your shower as normal. If you are ready to start experiencing a clean drain again, request a job estimate today!
