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There are a lot of reasons why a bathtub drain is clogged and whatever the cause is, a bathtub that drains slowly or has totally stopped up is really annoying and filthy. When it is clogged, molds may start to grow and your bathroom will not only look unpleasant but the objects trapped in the bathtub drain that block the smooth flow of water will also be the cause of rots and stinky smell.
A clogged drain may also bring risks to your health as rots and dirt are some of the leading causes of a number of health problems such as skin infections and respiratory diseases. Keeping the fixtures and other things in your bathroom clean is necessary to make your home safe and comfortable. Though it is a little difficult to unclog it, as a homeowner you have no other options but to remove all objects stuck in the drain. In most instances, cleaning a clogged bathtub is much harder than fixing a clogged toilet especially if the objects are wedged inches down the drain. If you have no idea on home repair and you find it inconvenient then you have to hire a professional plumber. However if you want to fix it yourself, you can follow some steps on how to unclog it.
One of the things you should consider to maintain the cleanliness of your drain is to check it for any blockage. There are homeowners who still use the bathtubs even if the tubs are slow draining and they only unclog the drains if they don’t drain at all. However, this is one of the common mistakes done by most homeowners. If you delay drainage repairs there’s an awful possibility that more items will be accumulated in the drain and pulling them out will be more difficult. As soon as you find out that the drain is clogged you should carefully examine the cause of obstruction.
At times, it’s easy to determine the objects that stop the water to flow efficiently even without removing the drain cover. In this instance, you can make use of a wire coat hanger to unclog bathtub drain. It will be more convenient if you take the drain cover off before clearing out the blocked bathtub drain. If the drain has a tub stopper the simplest way to do this is to pull off the stopper then twist it to loosen the screws. If you have already unscrewed it you can now take away the plate and slowly remove the stopper assembly.
If a drain has a strainer, make sure to inspect it for some debris when you unclog bathtub drain. Bathtub drains are often clogged up with little stuff like small playthings and soaps which are easier to remove. However, when clumps of hair got stuck in the bathtub drain it can’t be easily pulled out with a hand because once soap foam starts building up down the drain pipe, the hair sticks to the bathtub drain. In this case, you should use a plumber’s snake. If the drain is completely blocked with hair and other debris, then it’s time to clear it out with chemical products. It is more practical and safer if you call an experienced plumbing technician to fix the bathtub drain.