The bubbly reaction caused by mixingvinegar and baking sodacan help clean out the gunk that's down your sink or shower drain. It can also help remove sink and shower drain smells and improve water drainage. Dump about 1/2 cup of baking soda down the drain with the cover off. Pour a c...
Step 1: Use a screwdriver to unscrew or pry off the shower drain cover. Determine thescrew head typeand use the appropriate size screwdriver; doing so will help you avoid scratching the area around the screw. Some drains have push-pull, lift-and-turn, or toe-touch covers. If you still ...
Clean the pipe stack with an old rag. Then apply primer to the inside of the pipe stack coming up through the concrete slab as well as to the outside of the shower drain that is attached to the new flange. After the primer has dried, apply pipe cement to the same areas, known as ...
Pour a pot of boiling hot water down your drain. Dump in about 1/2 c. baking soda. Let that sit for a few minutes. Then, pour a mixture of 1 c. vinegar and 1. c very hot water down on top of the baking soda. Cover with a drain plug (to keep the reaction down below the ...
Ever wondered how much water you use to brush your teeth or take a shower? Visit the United States Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense Page and play the: Test Your WaterSense! game. Want an efficient flush? The city of Austin, Texas, has some recommendations for purchasing a replaceme...
There are two types of drains in every bathroom: sink drains and shower drains. Both of these drains encounter a lot of hair, soap scum, and other run-off. Take these steps to keep them free of clogs going forward: Invest indrain gratesto cover the openings. They’re affordable and eas...
Drain flies, Psychodidae spp. (Order Diptera, Family Psychodidae), commonly reside in our homes, annoying us in our bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms. They like to stay near drains where they lay their eggs and feed on microorganisms and liquid carb
You don’t have to necessarily come up with a themefirst. Among the tips for budget bridal showers is to take inventory of what props or decorations are available to you for free. Do you know someone who threw a bridal shower and has leftover decor or favors? Perhaps a friend’s home...
How to Clean Your Shower Drain Ah, the drain. Don’t look at me like that, we had to get here some time! I know cleaning theshower drainis a grim job, but not doing it can lead to your drain becoming clogged and not draining water properly. ...
Cover or plug the drain to force the drain cleaner to work its way downward through the pipes, with a powerful chemical reaction that is very effective in clearing nearby clogs. (Tip: For shower drains, you can cover with a large bowl weighed down with water.) Let sit for an hour, ...