You already have so much to do before making it out the door in the morning, so the last thing you want is to add “deal with shower clog” to your list. Of course, the best way to fix something is to prevent it from going wrong in the first place. A Seattle plumbing company has provided some clog-prevention tips, as well as advice on what to do if you come across a shower clog:
1. Get a Hair Catcher
You have probably discovered that hair is typically the main offender when it comes to shower clogs. Strands of hair are so thin and long that they can quickly wash down your drain and form a clumped, stubborn blockage. Some people try to prevent obstructions by setting roaming hairs aside as they shampoo and condition their hair, but no matter how close attention you pay, you cannot prevent every hair from falling down the drain. A hair catcher can help with those stubborn hairs that sneak their way to the drain. This gadget rests on your drain so that hair and other particles get stuck in it, rather than down the drain.
2. Flush Out Drains
Another method of preventing hair blockages is to flush all your drains pipes simultaneously, sending out a cascade of water to clear up the hair and gunk. You will need several people to assist you with this job. Close all your bathtub, shower, and sink drains and then fill each tub and sink with warm water. After that, have one person standing at each drain and toilet in your house so that every drain can be open at the same time. Finally, flush every toilet simultaneously.
3. Try Plunging
Did you know that plungers are good for more than just your toilet? If you have a shower drain clog, you can fill the tub with a little bit of water, position the plunger over the drain, and plunge the drain a few times.
4. Contact a Plumber
If these methods do not work, contact a reputable plumber as soon as you can. They will utilize a tool called a plumber’s snake, which is a long, steel cable with a hand crank. When the hand crank is turned, the cable goes down the drain, separating the barriers blocking the way. It also scrapes oil and minerals off the inside of the pipelines. It then snags certain pieces of debris that will arise when the plumber takes the plumber’s snake out.
Do not let a shower drain clog put a damper on your day! Do everything you can to prevent one, but if the unfavorable does occur, give Raymark Plumbing & Sewer a call at (206) 440-9077.
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