If water rises as you shower, rather than running down the drain, you likely have a clog.
Here are 5 tried-and-true methods you’ll need to unclog a shower drain.
Shine a flashlight into the pipe to see if you could see the shower drain clog.
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A plumbers snake is a portable auger of sorts.
A hand crank operates a cable that reaches far into pipes to snag distant shower drain clogs.
A third method involves using water pressure to amplify the formula’s flushing power.
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Pour 1 cup baking soda and 1 cup white vinegar into the drain.
If it’s a bathtub drain clog, place the drain plug in place.
For shower drains, use a rubber drain cover or a wet washcloth to block the drain.
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Fill the tub or shower basin with hot water.
Flush with boiling water.
If water is still backing up after trying these DIY methods, turn to a commercial drain cleaner.
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Wear gloves and remove all reachable debris and hair before pouring drain cleaner into the drain.
If after one software the clog remains, try plunging the drain.
Always follow the manufacturer’s directions, and keep drain-cleaning products away from kids and pets.
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