Tub: Unclog Bath

John suggested that they try using a drain snake, also known as an auger, to remove the clog. He fed the snake into the drain and twisted it until it encountered resistance. With a bit of effort, he was able to break up the clog and pull it out.

Depending on your tub, you may need to unscrew the knob, lift and turn, or remove a screw on the overflow plate to pull the linkage out. unclog bath tub

Most bathtub clogs occur right at the surface, tangled around the drain stopper or the "crosshairs" of the drain. John suggested that they try using a drain

If the clog is further down and consists of greasy soap scum, a chemical reaction can often break it up without damaging your pipes. Pour a pot of boiling water down the drain. Depending on your tub, you may need to

The morning sun hit the bathroom tiles, but wasn’t looking at the view. He was staring at three inches of murky, grey water that refused to leave his tub. He had just finished a shower, but the tub was still having one.

Pour a kettle of boiling water down the tub drain once a week to melt away soap residue.