Quick Home Fixes For a Clogged Shower

12/15/2017 (Permalink)

Don't call a plumber just yet!

Every so often, we can find ourselves with a clogged shower drain. No matter how often you try to prevent this from happening, there always seems to be something stuck down in the drain. Often, it’s mildew in combination with hair that gets stuck down there, causing a massive backup of dirty water every time you shower. Pretty gross, right?

SERVPRO of Belle Meade / West Nashville has some quick fixes that will help you with your clogged shower drain. This way, you won’t have to worry about nasty build up and cleaning will become a much easier task for you when it comes time to do the deed. Here are the tips that’ll help you fix that annoying buildup.

Use a Plunger

Before getting into any kind of crazy cleaning methods, one of the easiest things to do would is to use a plunger when there’s standing water in the bathtub. This will help move around any objects blocking the drain, and help drain whatever is down there. Try this first before moving on to the next step.

Use a Hook

The next logical step would be to use a hook to help dislodge anything that’s down there. Oftentimes, you’ll find that hair is the culprit causing the backup down below. Use a hook, such as a bent coat hanger, and work your way down the drain. If it is a big clump of hair that you end up grabbing, remove it and throw it in the trash.

Use Safe Chemicals

Using chemicals certified safe for usage should be your best bet to a DIY de-clogging project. Not only will this help you with flushing whatever is down there, but it will help with odor removal, another nasty side effect of a clogged drain. Gunk can build up over time, and using safe chemicals to clean the drain is needed anyway for proper cleaning.

Contact a Professional

If all else fails, it may be time to hire a professional to help you with your drain. SERVPRO of Belle Meade / West Nashville in Nashville can help you with your big cleaning needs around the home. You don’t want to wait any longer if you’ve tried everything we mentioned before in the article. Take it from me, these folks are professionals and are here to help. The sooner you can remedy the problem, the better your chances of mitigating long term damage to your drain!