There are few things I hate more than when I’m showering and dirty water starts backing up out of the drain and accumulating around my ankles. Gross! Th e culprit is undoubtedly a hair/soap-scum clog. Instead of using harsh chemicals to clean out a slow drain, it’s easier and safer to pull the clog out from the drain hole.
CONSIDER
Be forewarned: What you pull up from this clog will be slimy and super-yucky. Know that your bravery will be rewarded! It’s well worth the gross factor when you see that your shower water drains away effortlessly.
PREPARATION
• Unscrew the strainer grate. Once it’s unscrewed, a fl athead screwdriver may help you pry it out. Your type of strainer may just pop out (a). In that case, use needle-nose pliers or a flathead screwdriver to help pull it out. Work gently so that you don’t bend or crack the strainer.
• Set the strainer and screws aside; be careful not to let those little screws fall down the drain.
• Cut the wire hanger and bend it into a straight length. On one end, with the pliers, bend a 3⁄4-inch hook.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Flathead and Phillips screwdrivers
Needle-nose pliers
Cutting pliers
Waterproof gloves
Wire hanger
Plastic bag
HOW TO
1. Fish the wire hanger down the drain far enough until you hit something.
2. Twist around the wire hanger and try to catch the hook onto part of the clog.
3. When you feel you’ve grabbed something, slowly pull up the wire.
4. Remove the wad from the hook and go back for more.
5. When you feel the entire clog is out, flush with hot water.
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