How Do You Remove Hair Clogs From A Bathtub Drain?
Hair clogs a bathtub drain when hair accumulates in the drain. Soap and shampoo stick to the hair in the drain and this causes more hair to become lodged in the same area. Eventually, the drain pipe will become compacted with a mixture of hair, soap and other bathing products. Hair clogs often can be removed by the homeowner without the need of a plumber, with just a few common tools and some hot water. Remove the tub drain. This part is either a screen or a pull-out unit. A screen will require a screwdriver to remove the screw in the center of the drain that holds the screen in place. If the tub drain assembly is a pop-up style, the drain unit will not pull out until the overflow plate is removed and disassembled. Remove the overflow plate. This part usually has two screws that need to be removed to pull off the plate. Gently remove the overflow assembly after removing the plate by gently pulling it out of the overflow hole. Clean off all parts. Clean the parts in a sink with a screen
