The water was rising, and so was Elena’s blood pressure.
Whoosh.
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It was horrifying. It was the size of a large mouse.
For under $5, a plastic “zip-it” tool (a long, barbed strip) will pull out hair clogs that chemicals can’t touch. The water was rising, and so was Elena’s blood pressure
She pulled the stopper assembly out. It was covered in a black, gelatinous slime. Elena grimaced, holding it at arm's length. She wiped it off with a tissue. It looked clean-ish. She dropped it back in. She waited.
Defeated, Elena stared at the problem. The water was gross. It was full of soap scum and, she realized with a shudder, the detritus of her own shedding hair. She was going to have to get physical. Clean it after every shower—you’ll never deal with
She found a pair of needle-nose pliers in the junk drawer in the kitchen. Returning to the bathroom, she turned on the overhead fan to combat the humidity and knelt beside the tub.
By understanding the causes, symptoms, and solutions to a stopped-up tub drain, you'll be better equipped to tackle the issue and prevent future occurrences. Happy draining!
It felt spongy. And resistant.
"Science," she muttered. "I will defeat you with science."
The water was rising, and so was Elena’s blood pressure.
Whoosh.
Once the drain is clear, use a tub shroom or a simple mesh strainer over the drain. Clean it after every shower—you’ll never deal with a major clog again.
It was horrifying. It was the size of a large mouse.
For under $5, a plastic “zip-it” tool (a long, barbed strip) will pull out hair clogs that chemicals can’t touch.
She pulled the stopper assembly out. It was covered in a black, gelatinous slime. Elena grimaced, holding it at arm's length. She wiped it off with a tissue. It looked clean-ish. She dropped it back in. She waited.
Defeated, Elena stared at the problem. The water was gross. It was full of soap scum and, she realized with a shudder, the detritus of her own shedding hair. She was going to have to get physical.
She found a pair of needle-nose pliers in the junk drawer in the kitchen. Returning to the bathroom, she turned on the overhead fan to combat the humidity and knelt beside the tub.
By understanding the causes, symptoms, and solutions to a stopped-up tub drain, you'll be better equipped to tackle the issue and prevent future occurrences. Happy draining!
It felt spongy. And resistant.
"Science," she muttered. "I will defeat you with science."