The heat will help break up the debris.
Clean out bathtub drain.
If the drain has an internal stopper simply unscrew the overflow plate and pull the linkage and stopper up and out.
Use pliers if necessary to pull the plate linkage rods and stopper out from behind the tub.
Buy a chemical drain cleaner from the store.
To clean tough residue from a bathroom sink drain using natural ingredients start by pouring a half gallon of boiling water in the drain.
Feed a drain snake down the overflow hole.
This video will show you a quick and easy w.
Some of the old seal may remain so remove any residue with a plastic putty knife.
You may also want to plunge the drain a few times to further loosen any blockages.
Tighten the thumbscrew to lock the snake in place then crank the handle and push the snake down the drain.
About once or twice a year my bathtub drain gets clogged up with hair and debris and starts draining very slowly.
Hit the switch on your tub or unscrew the.
Remove any standing.
Clean the drain opening with a sponge and either a bathroom cleaner or a 50 50 blend of vinegar and baking soda.
Tubs have different types of drain stoppers.
Clean any hair and debris from the drain bail.
These are the manufacturer s instructions and all drain cleaners.
Deodorizing your bathtub drain.
Start by removing the screws on the drain s overflow escutcheon plate.
How to clean a drain with vinegar and baking soda.
Flushing the drain with boiling water.
Next pull the drain assembly out of the overflow pipe.
How to clean a bathtub drain method 1 of 4.
If you plan to reuse the existing drain stopper and drain basket clean those pieces as well.
Chemical drain cleaners unclog drains with chemicals such as potassium.
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.
Next we will cover how to replace a bathtub drain.
Using chemical drain cleaners 1.
Remove your drain stopper.
Read the instructions on the back of the cleaner.