Follow these household cleaning tips for unclogging drains in your bathrooms and preventing smells. Here's how to use plungers, drain snakes, and more.
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Before you dive into cleaning your drains, do a little cleanup in the sink or shower. Wipe away grime along the edge of the drain. Remove anyvisible hairfrom the drain cover so it doesn't go down into the plumbing when you clean. Get rid of any other debris that could fall into the...
If you are handy with some tools, and pouring things down the drain isn’t working, you can attempt to remove and clean the pipe yourself. This is a more advanced method as it involves taking apart a drainpipe, but it can be a little more simple than you think. Use an empty bucket ...
Remove the shower pan by unscrewing any screws attaching it to the studs or floor. It should lift out without breaking. You can reinstall the same pan once the area is dry and sealed. You will want to bring in fans and wait several days for the entire area to dry thoroughly. Step 3 ...
To remove grime from the shower floor, sprinkle the area with baking soda while it's still wet from the vinegar-dish soap solution. Let sit for about 10 minutes, then gently scrub with a soft-bristled brush. Rinse and Wipe Dry Rinse the entire shower with water, and wipe away excess...
2. Find the blockage The first thing you need to do is remove the plughole so you can inspect the drain. Usually, slow drainage or a total blockage in your bath or shower is caused by an accumulation of hair, soap and dirt in the pipe. With a bit of luck, you’ll be able to...
How to remove and replace If you don't like your bathtub drain, replacing it is about a five-minute DIY task. That seems like a bold statement considering that most of the drain is under the bathtub, and if you were talking about the entire drain assembly, it wouldn't be true even ...
If water starts to drain slowly, you may need to clear the drain. If your family members often brush their hair or shave over the sink, the blockage is likely caused by hair combined with soap residue. Remove the Clog Remove the drain stopper and see if you can remove the clog ...
2. Rinse the shower head Thoroughly rinse the shower head under a running tap to remove any muck and gunk that has collected inside it. 3. Clean the shower head Using a toothbrush and some white vinegar, scrub the shower head to dissolve any remaining limescale deposits. ...