To avoid having to remove your drain cover in the future, you can take certain steps to prevent clogging. Make sure you're careful about what goes down the drain, since large quantities of hair or dirt can cause issues. You should also establish a good cleaning routine with your bathtub. ...
Step 1:Cover overflow opening in basin or tub with wet cloth. Most kitchen sinks don't have an overflow vent, but if you're working on one of two side-by-side basins, plug the other basin's drain opening with wet cloths. In homes that have two bathrooms back to back in adjacent ro...
Fill the tub’s footwell—that’s the bottom portion where you place your feet—with water, run the pumps for a few minutes, and then drain. This clears any antifreeze out of your plumbing system. To Restart a Hot Tub If you’ve left your water sitting for a long period of time wit...
If your toilet won’t flush, shower backs up, or sink won’t drain, the problem is likely a clogged drain. In this troubleshooting article, we’ll show you how to figure out where the drain clog or problem is located and how to clear it. Includes detaile
Drain the water from the tub completely. Step 5: Clean stains Here’s how to clean tough bathtub stains: First, let the cleaner sit for 15-20 minutes, then start scrubbing. For extra-stubborn spots, try scrubbing with tub-and-tile cleaner; just make sure it’s the right type for your...
Plungers are tried and proven. They will suck up the blockage in the drain however require a bit of strength and persistence. Make sure the plunger covers the entire drain hole to create suction; any gaps will render it useless. It may take a few tries, but many household drains have bee...
To unclog a tub drain, you’ll first need to take out the stopper or strainer. Most bathtubs have one of these attached to the drain hole with a screw. Use the right head of a screwdriver to loosen it from the drain. Some drains may require more effort than others, so consult the ...
Do you know how to drain a pool? Above ground is simple. But draining an inground pool incorrectly could destroy it. Learn the right ways for both.
Regardless of which device is used, hair and all the gunk that’s stuck to it should be pulled out. Once it’s all removed, run the hot water. Don't forget to clean pop-up stoppers in the bathroom sink and tub. Lift them from the drain, remove any debris and scrub off gunk using...
I failed to mention in my post yesterday the awesome power of baking soda and vinegar in drain cleaning. The plan was to mention that today as some big surprise. (Surprise!) Instead, some of you got all ahead of things and started telling the secrets. Thus, I share as a bit of a ...