Nothing interferes with a refreshing shower like a slow-draining bathtub. And that inch or two of water that sneaks up on you is also likely to leave a ring of soap scum and dirt that’s tough to clean ...
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We've shown you how to unclog a stopped drain, but why solve the problem when you can stop it before it starts? Keeping water flowing through your drain is actually pretty easy with a tiny bit of ...
If you've tried chemical drain cleaners and snakes but your tub is still clogged, try this quick and easy hack for removing ...
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One of the first and easiest things you can do is simply flush your drain with a pot of boiling water. It’s not guaranteed to unclog physical or grease blockages, but if you have a slow drain that you ...
How do I love to unclog a bathtub, let me count the ways…Yep, seven seems to be the magic number. (If you can think of more of them, please feel free to enlighten us.) In my experience, bathtub drains ...
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Can You Unclog A Drain With Baking Soda?

Wondering if baking soda can unclog your drain? Learn when this DIY method works, when it doesn’t, and the safest way to clear slow or clogged drains.
Sluggish or blocked sink and tub drains are usually easy to clear if you attend to them promptly, but the best strategy is prevention. Use strainers or baskets (the kind that also function as stoppers ...
Fill the sink about halfway with hot tap water. Position the plunger over the submerged drain. Cover the sink overflow (the ...