How Do You Unclog A Nasty Tub Drain?
Cleaning out clogs in any drain can be a nasty business, but if they aren’t taken care of, they only continue to get worse. Before hiring a plumber, there are many steps that can be taken in order to try to unclog the drain yourself. Most of these methods are free or cost under $20. When unclogging a nasty tub drain, it is probably best to wear rubber gloves, tie your hair back and put on old clothes that you won’t mind getting dirty. Clean out any visible particles. First, remove the stopper and try to remove as much blockage as possible using your fingers. Reach down the drain as deep as you can and continue to pull out as much blockage as possible. This ensures that the drain is as clean as possible before employing other methods. Use a snake or hanger to push clogs through. Use the curved end of a hanger to try and push a large amount of the blockage through. If the hanger doesn’t work, try a plumber’s snake–it is a large, metal, spring-like tube that either pushes the blockage th
