When the tub starts to fill up around your ankles during a shower, you know you are doomed to clear out the drain sooner rather than later. Instantly, the thought of having to clear out the drain gives you a nauseating, gut wrenching feeling that there is something gross in the drain, preventing adequate water flow. Cleaning the drains is a nasty chore; no one wants to do take on the task. With that in mind, we at Orsack Plumbing Company would like to take the opportunity to help you prevent bath tub clogs.
How to Keep Bathtub & Shower Drains Free from Clogs
1) Catch hair with a clog drain protector. The culprit to a clogged bathtub drain is our never-ending shedding hair in most cases. Mesh liner inserts are designed to catch the hair and they fit over your drain to prevent the hair from flowing down the pipe and accumulating into obstructions. Be sure to clean it out regularly to achieve best results, especially when the hair compacts in the liner; especially so when the water fills in tub during a shower much like when there is a clogged drain.
2) Bleach drains. A highly effective method in preventing hair clogs is cleaning the tub with bleach overnight. For optimal results use chlorine bleach in it’s most basic form and pour 1 cup of bleach down the drain and let it sit overnight. In the morning, run hot water through the drain briefly; until the smell of bleach dissipates. This step only requires monthly application.
3) Boil water treatments. Some drains respond well to boil water treatments. Water faucets do not produce water at boiling temperatures. Instead, fill a generous amount of water to boil. Being extremely careful, bring the boiling pot to the drain and pour the water slowly down the drain. This procedure is also ideal once a month.
4) Simultaneous toilet flushes. With a few helpers, you will want to synchronize simultaneous flush with all the toilets in the home; which is a great way to prevent clogs. Be sure to close off all the drains including; kitchen sink, bathroom sinks, tubs and showers. Open the valves and flush all the toilets. It is imperative all drains and toilets are drained at the exact same time for best results.
5) Avoid Clogging Situations: Clogged drains can evolve from narrow pipes, corrosion, and foreign objects being lodged and additional factors. Older homes are prone to clogs and need to show extra care with their change. Anything with debris and thick masses can clog the pipes, so bypass emptying buckets, carpet shampooer waste water, shampooing the dogs, cleaning out the fish tank etc.
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Underlying problems could stem from frequent clogs of the natural use of your tub or shower. For pre-emptive strategies and when drain cleaners don’t help, you may need to talk to a specialist from Orsack Plumbing Company to help solve the problem. Our team of experts can inspect and assess the drains and determine the optimal course of action to clear the drains efficiently. Call Orsack Plumbing Company today if you are having issues with your drains.
