Unblocking Bath Drain 📍

Unclogging a drain is rarely a complicated plumbing emergency. In 90% of cases, a combination of baking soda, vinegar, and a bent wire coat hanger will solve the problem. If you have tried all these methods and the water is still standing, the blockage may be deep in your main line—at that point, it is time to call a professional.

: Feed the cable in until you feel resistance. Turn the handle to hook the clog, then slowly pull it back out. unblocking bath drain

| Cause | Composition | Characteristics | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Keratin + fatty acid salts (soap residue) | Fibrous, sticky, forms a dense mat; most frequent cause. | | Mineral Scale | Calcium carbonate (hard water) | Hard, white/grey crust; narrows pipe diameter. | | Body Oils & Lotions | Lipids, emollients | Greasy film that traps other particles. | | Foreign Objects | Small toys, bottle caps, jewelry | Physical obstruction; less common but acute. | Unclogging a drain is rarely a complicated plumbing

: Fill the tub with enough water to cover the cup of the plunger. : Feed the cable in until you feel resistance