Clean Out Bathtub Drain Trap

Clean any hair and debris from the drain bail.

Clean out bathtub drain trap. If you have pvc plastic pipes note the boiling water can cause major damage so make sure you check first. How to unclog a bathtub with a drum trap step 1. Pour half a cup of bleach down the drain and let it sit for approximately one hour. Pour the boiling water directly into.

Tough clog remover 1 2 gallon boiling water plunger 1 cup baking soda 1 cup white vinegar drain snake. Clean the drain opening with a sponge and either a bathroom cleaner or a 50 50 blend of vinegar and baking soda. Clean the strainer or stopper. Then boil four cups of water and pour half of it down the drain.

If this is the case just use hot water from your tap. Boil water in a tea kettle. Turn the drum trap s cover. Fill the kettle to the top with water since there s no exact measurement of how much.

The heat will help break up the debris. To clean tough residue from a bathroom sink drain using natural ingredients start by pouring a half gallon of boiling water in the drain. A two foot long flexible rod with tiny bristles on the end known as a drain stick is used to remove any additional gunk from the drain. You will find that hair and soap residue may have accumulated underneath the strainer.

For most non combination tub shower drains you will need a screwdriver to remove two or three screws that are holding the drain trap into place. Remove the drain s stopper or cover and reach down the drain pipe with a pair of needle nose pliers. Start by removing the screws on the drain s overflow escutcheon plate. About once or twice a year my bathtub drain gets clogged up with hair and debris and starts draining very slowly.

Using baking soda 1. This video will show you a quick and easy w. You may also want to plunge the drain a few times to further loosen any blockages. Make sure you pull up all of the screws and place them in a resealable bag or a safe place away from the drain and the shower floor before you remove the metal grate.

Next spoon 1 cup baking soda slowly into the drain. Next pull the drain assembly out of the overflow pipe. Next we will cover how to replace a bathtub drain.