(and any collected material), clean it off, and repeat until the clog clears. For a slow-draining toilet, use atoilet augerinstead. Place an empty bucket next to the toilet, put on gloves, and point the auger cable tip down the toilet drain. Rotate the auger’s crank to extend the ...
How to use a plumbing snake(And what is an auger anyway?) An auger is simply a tool designed for boring into something. A drill is a type of auger. A plumbing auger or plumbing snake is a long, flexible metal cable with a small, uncoiled spring on one end and a handle on the oth...
How to Clean a Shower Drain With a Drain Snake If the clog is a mass of soap scum coated hair that just won't move, you may need a drain snake (or toilet auger). The price for one of these tools can range from around $30 for a metal snake to just $15 for a three-count pa...
use a bottle brush (Amazon affiliate link) to stick down into the drain. You can use an old toothbrush if you need a quick substitute for a bottle brush. Move it up and down, rotating it, to clean the drain and remove any loose hair. ...