A drop stopper has a prominent knob that you lift and turn to open the drain.
How to unclog your bathtub.
Most clogged bathtub drain problems can be easily solved without the need for calling in professional help.
How to unclog a bathtub drain using a toilet plunger step 1.
Some bathtubs may only have a stopper and no strainer.
Hot water helps dissolve soap in clogs.
4 ways to unclog your bathtub drain with standing water 1.
Use a wash rag or paper towel to remove any excess hair or soap scum that has accumulated around the strainer.
Fill the tub with about 1 to 2 inches of hot water not cold.
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Remove the strainer and the stopper.
You will find that hair and soap residue may have accumulated underneath the strainer.
Fill the kettle to the top with water since there s no exact measurement of how much.
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Position the cup over the drain then fill the tub with hot water until the cup is submerged.
If you have removed all the visible blockage from your drain and find that your bathtub is.
Remove the stopper of the bottom main tub drain.
Boil water in a tea kettle.
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.
Knowing the source behind the clog can also be helpful in determining the best.
Close up of a drop stopper.
Clean the strainer or stopper.
You may even have the right tools on hand to get the job done without the use of any special tools or chemicals.
This allows the plunger to create an airtight seal over the drain and generate plenty of force to knock the clog loose.
Remove all visible blockage from your drain.
Get a plunger with a bell shaped rubber cup on the end.
Methods for unclogging your bathtub drain.
You can do this simple look and fix with your fingers.
I ve tried every step in your video to unclog my tub got very little hair out.
How to unclog a bathtub drain the drop stopper type.
A snake will not fit and the hair snag poker they sell at home depot didn t reach far enough to pull anything out.
In most cases you ll only need a.