Best drain cleaning equipment according to redditors
We found 283 Reddit comments discussing the best drain cleaning equipment. We ranked the 71 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 283 Reddit comments discussing the best drain cleaning equipment. We ranked the 71 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
What is your solution for the shower hair? I've just been draino blasting it when it gets clogged.
Edit: Wow I have a lot of replies!
Here are the top suggestions:
Nah, they actually flush pretty well. The water level goes up quite a bit but the pressure pushes them through. Suppose if you had a preexisting issue with your plumbing, the story might go differently.
Edit: I should note that worst case, these things mash up easily. So if you did have an issue flushing them you could easily use a snake to clear up the problem. Or your hands if you aren't a sissy.
Less than $5 on Amazon.
I don't know if you Dutchies have Amazon, but in the future, use a drain snake when you notice the douche cabin isn't draining as well. There is absolute no need to use sink unclogger on hair and conditioner. Using the snake will keep the clog from getting really bad.
I suggest this:
http://amazon.com/dp/B000BO9204
3 or 4 bucks at a hardware store. In/out and the drain is clear, 10 seconds. No fishing around with a coat hanger. Reaches way the hell farther down around corners than you can with a coat hanger.
One of these should do the trick
Plumber here. The auger you linked to isn't the worst option to have as a homeowner, but there's definitely better out there. What I use is this guy. It's 6' as opposed to 3', which means that if the blockage happens to be just past the toilet itself the auger will still be able to reach it. It's a much sturdier product, and these types of augers are not meant to be used gently, so having that added degree of sturdiness is a huge plus. Also, while it might seem trivial, being able to snap the end of the auger into the handle is extremely convenient so you don't have a sewage covered cable just dangling free. At about $50 it's more expensive than the $5 auger, but it's well worth it, and even at $50 that's a lot better than the ~$150 dollars a plumber will usually charge (depending on your location/company) to use that exact piece of equipment.
You can get a Zip-It which does the same thing for about $2.50 at Lowes or Home Depot. It is disposable, though, not reusable.
Zip-it's ... a plastic thing that goes down the drain and pulls up the hair. All it is that's clogging your drain is hair, and this avoids putting very harsh chemicals down your sink (which is bad for your plumbing as well as the environment!)
I've found them a lot cheaper than this, but this is the product: http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-00412BL-Zip-It-Cleaning/dp/B000BO9204
And even though it says it can't be reused, it totally can. Eventually the little teeth fall off and you have to get a new one but you can get like 20 uses out of 'em, or more if you just pull the hair off of them when you're done using them.
Buy a 5 dollar Zip product at your favorite discount store. You can just rinse and reuse for a long time and they work great for long hair removal. Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01DP87IF8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498666129&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=drain+zipper
So cheap, and work so well.
Drain fly larva. As an aquarium enthusiast, I see these all the time. In your case your drain is nasty and needs to be cleaned. I suggest one of these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DP87IF8/ref=cm_sw_r_taa_UtWAyb9N0NNHQ
Chemically killing them will work, but if the drain is still mucked up another fly will lay eggs eventually.
Would one of these work?
https://www.amazon.com/RAM-PRO-Flexible-Grabber-Retractable-Retriever/dp/B01LM2L50I
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00OM31OOM/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile
Ditch the toothbrush, use a drain zipper.
My preorder from Amazon just got delivered. Open it up not to find Mario Kart, but this instead. grrrrr
Most of the time the clog is up close and you can settle for the disposable plastic ones
Every home needs a Zip-It in every bathroom.
Sometimes I find brushing my hair before I shower helps get rid of a few loose hairs which saves my drain from getting clogged as fast. I also keep a trash can right next to the shower so as hair comes loose in the shower I can just put it in the trash instead of down the drain. (this really only works well if you have long hair. When my hair was short it was pretty much impossible to catch it and toss it)
If you're able to remove the drain plug then a plastic zipper style drain cleaner works amazing. I used to buy Drano and it took forever and never really cleaned the drain very well plus it's not very good for your pipes. The zipper cleaner thing physically pulls out all the hair which is faster and more effective than trying to slowly dissolve it. I buy them for cheap from my local hardware store in the plumbing section.
If you can't remove the drain plug then covering the drain with a drain hair catcher works pretty good at catching hairs and drastically slowing down the time it takes to clog the drain. Some of them stick to the tub, some of them just sit on the top of the drain, some are reusable, some are disposable. Depends what your preference is but they work pretty good too and especially on drains that have a plug that is hard to remove.
Get one of these - Zip-It plastic drain cleaning tool. Costs about 3 dollars; pulls this crap out of the drain really easily so you use it more often which prevents worse stuff.
Just buy a Zip-It (or the generic version). These work really well on tubs and showers for me.
https://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-00412BL-Drain-Cleaning/dp/B000BO9204
https://www.amazon.com/RIDGID-59802-Toilet-Clogged-Toilets/dp/B0015BABE8/ref=pd_bxgy_60_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0015BABE8&pd_rd_r=8BRDR195B1ZN85C4ZXHP&pd_rd_w=zzaMk&pd_rd_wg=h66zV&psc=1&refRID=8BRDR195B1ZN85C4ZXHP
Stop putting chemicals down the drain.
Amazon link
Zip-It
Can you use a retractable claw? One like this: https://www.amazon.com/RAM-PRO-Flexible-Grabber-Retractable-Retriever/dp/B01LM2L50I/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537415875&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=snake+claw+tool&psc=1
I bought this thing on a lark. It's a bendable plastic strip with little teeth to catch on debris. You use it like a snake. It actually works really well to get hair out of there before there's a clog. It's absolutely disgusting, but it does pull lots of hair and other stuff out of the drain.
Edit: product says it's disposable, but I've used the same one for a year and a half; you just have to be willing to clean it after you're done using it.
May I recommend a completely different solution not involving a complicated regimen of chemicals? Go down to your nearest hardware store and buy a plastic hair snake for a couple of dollars.
These Zip-It drain cleaners work wonders, and the crap it pulls out is absolutely vile. No need to use nasty caustic chemicals.
Zipit drain cleaner available just about everywhere. https://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-00412-Cleaning-12-Pack/product-reviews/B0018S214Q
I've never had any success using draino or whatever on my stand up shower. I bought one of these and need to use it every 4-6 months to remove a clump of hair. Works great.
>My husband already checked to see if there was hair clogging the shower drain and there wasn't, and he's tried to unclog the toilet multiple times.
What is your husband using to try and unclog the toilet? If the answer is a plunger, you should go purchase a plumber snake/auger. These can be purchased at most big box tool retail stores and aren't particularly expensive, especially in comparison to a plumbing bill.
If that fails, call the plumber. What they're suggesting would definitely fix the problem, but so might spending a fraction of the cost, purchasing a tool you'll be able to use in the future, and learning a valuable (and pretty simple) homeowner's skill.
Drano can be bad news for a lot of pipes, especially older galvanized ones. And if it doesn’t work, then you have to deal with exposure to the chemical when trying to manually clear the drain. A snake is the better way to go. Something like this one.
Cobra 85250 1/4-Inch by 25-Feet Pistol Grip Drum Auger
Buy most of the tools as you need them. If its something you'd only use for one project save your money and borrow the tool. Please return the tool promptly and clean.
Person above seemed to have good luck with this type of little plastic auger/snake (assuming possible hair clog). Course they're only 20".
It's why these are invaluable.
Before paying someone to come out, try using a zip it. It's cheap and could get all of the junk out very easily.
Have you ever seen one of these? They work really great at pulling hair up out of the tub drain, even if there isn't a clog. Being proactive and all that shit.
Looks like it works on the same principle as the Zip-It Drain cleaner
http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-00412BL-Zip-It-Cleaning/dp/B000BO9204
Stop right there.
Buy this.
You can also find it in home depot. There is no need to take off the drain. I am guessing someone in your house has long hair. You will need to do this often.
You can thank me later.
Zip-It Drain Cleaning Tool: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BO9204/
I've had issues with recurring drain clogs at the last two rentals I've lived in. Once or twice a month, I'd run to Wal-Mart and buy a jug or two of the six-dollar Gel/Foamer/Whatever product that Drano recommends for recurring clogs, in an effort to avoid having to take showers while standing in a three-inch pool of filth. And then, after googling around for awhile, I found this product--which is available at Wal-Mart for about three bucks. Used it on every drain in my house, nearly puked in amazement at the toxic mess that it managed to yank out of my pipes, and it's been now been three years since I've had any problem whatsoever.
We use one of these to remove the shower drain wookiees at our house.
Did you remove the P trap (under the sink) and check it?
Also have you tried a
Vastar 19.6 Snake Hair Drain Clog Remover Cleaning Tool, 19.6 Inch, Orange, 3 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DP87IF8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kAHuDbJFRFX0M
I would go with this but same thought... I have two and they work like a charm every time.
Get a Zip-It! I've had one for years. It's cheap, effective, and also works to pull hair clogs out from my vacuum cleaner without having to take it all apart.
P.S. I've used the same one for years, you don't need to discard it after each use.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DP87IF8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_Hcl.zbC4FNG65
I got these. I just try to remember to use them every once in a while so it doesn't have a chance to build up. I lose hair in massive amounts lol
In college, I roomed with two girls for a couple of years. I'm a guy and I don't have any sisters, so I had no idea how much trouble girl hair can be in a home (I'm sure men shed the same amount, but it's usually shorter, obviously).
Anyway, long story short, I still gag at the thought of my experiences pulling wet, smelly hair balls out of drains with one of these things
Those chemicals are terrible for your pipes. Use this the next time. They work great and won't cause any damage.
My house was built in 1953 and I have had good luck with a thing like this, basically just a flexible snake that you can run down the drain
Definitely wear latex gloves though because the half-rotten hair and other crap you pull up is pretty gross.
In my case there was usually a hair clog within 12-24 inches of the start of the drain. However after clearing it, it would keep recurring, probably because there are some snags or rough spots on the inside of the drain that catch hair as it goes past. I added some traps to the sink and shower drains to catch hair before it gets into the drain, but then those need to be cleaned regularly.
You unscrewed the drain and allowed water to just go into your floor under the tub instead of through the plumbing. You have water damage now, it will be expensive to fix and you obviously do not have the skill to do the work yourself so you'd best get a pro in ASAP, the longer you wait the more expensive it will be to fix. Bare minimum you're probably gonna have to pull the tub and rip out/replace the damaged dry wall, hardieboard etc, get everything dried out and do mold prevention, paint and put the tub back in. Best guess, maybe a thousand bucks but it'll depend what the damage is like when you get in there, could be more.
What you should have done was just used a cheap drain cleaner to unclog the hair.
I'm having the same issue; you may want to try one of these. I also avoid using Drano, as it's very toxic and never seems to work anyway.
How does nobody in this thread know about ZipIts?
http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-00412BL-Zip-It-Cleaning/dp/B000BO9204
Literally a $3 reusable, immediate non-chemical solution to the problem.
Is a no see um a fruit fly? I've never heard of the bug being called that, but at my last apartment we had a drain fly infestation which are teeny tiny little black flies that live in your...drains.
I got rid of them by doing a couple things:
I think they're talking about this?
Get the Ridgid K-6 toilet auger, or if you're really adventurous, a Korean push bomb plunger.
Not a plumber but this has always worked for me
http://www.amazon.com/Ridgid-59787-3-foot-Toilet-Auger/dp/B000H5XSS4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393705044&sr=8-1&keywords=toilet+auger
If the hole is small enough, the fish tape won't buckle enough and you will still be able to push it.
Otherwise, look for one of those drain augers:
http://www.amazon.com/General-Cleaners-R-25SM-4-Inch-25-Feet/dp/B003NFO528/
It really doesn't even matter. Here's what the drill connectable kind looks like. Here's a manual one. My experience is that it's a purchase you don't need to think about in advance. Just get the first and cheapest one you find when your sink is clogged.
Nope, just a clogged drain. Most likely gunk built up in the trap.You might try to shove something like this down the drain line. Vacuum the drain and pour some hot water down the drain.
We just tried one of these. Not sure how well it works yet because we just started using it.
Waterstop liquid = chemical drain cleaner such as Drano
While these cleaners are heavily advertised and used by many the fact is that they are very harsh chemicals and can ruin many things they touch. They can also damage or destroy many types of plumbing pipes.
In the future you'd be much better off using mechanical drain cleaners. For example shower/bathtub drains typically get clogged with hair and there are inexpensive types of drain sticks or drain snakes that will clear these out including some inexpensive disposable plastic ones.
I'd chase my woman around the house with that shit, while she screamed like it was disgusting. Bitch, you already made me clean it. "HOW CAN YOU THINK IT'S GROSS IF IT'S YOUR HAIR?!?"
I used one of these https://www.amazon.com/Vastar-Drain-Snake-Remover-Cleaning/dp/B01DP87IF8
My mrs bought these and highly rates them, she said got loads of crap out of the drains (can't blame me for the hair though!)
You might consider using these . Works like a charm.
This is the best thing ever for clogged drains, especially if it's a bunch of hair stuck in the tub.
It won't be enough.
http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-00412BL-Zip-It-Cleaning/dp/B000BO9204
I use one of these
It works, but man, it can be gross.
I just found a link on Amazon. I warn you not to click on the customer photos. Gross.
I guess it's like a snake for household use.
You'll want one of these eventually. Works especially well in slow shower drains.
I have super thick hair that is past my waist and I used to buy so much Drano. Have you ever tried the zip-it? It just pulls the hair out of the drain and the results last a lot longer than liquid plumbing stuff for me. Plus there are tons of disgusting videos of youtube to show you how to use it. And those little drain strainer things help a ton too, because they keep the hair out of the drain in the first place.
Get a ZipIt, stick it drown the drain and it will likely pull a giant hair snake out of the drain.
I use one of these fuckers right here. Push it as far in as it will go, move it in a circle, in and out a few times (that's what she said), then haul out the nasty clump of demon jizz blocking your drain. Repeat as necessary.
Speaking of tool belts, you may want to include the [Zip-It] (http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-00412BL-Zip-It-Cleaning/dp/B000BO9204) style drain cleaner and the curved hemostat for the inevitable sink/tub clogs. Also, check out videos for removing sink stoppers. The lift arm/stopper intersection is where most hair accumulates in sinks.
Don't use drain chemicals, use one of these. They actually work and don't release nasty chemicals into the wild.
Zip it?
Dude...
I use a Zip-It Drain Cleaning Tool. Its basically a flat plastic stick with barbs to pull up hair. Works like a charm.
http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-400-Zip-It-Cleaning/dp/B000BO9204
Here... I think: http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-400-Drain-Cleaning/dp/B000BO9204
That is the worst product photo I've ever seen.
[best purchase after moving in with my girlfriend] ( http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-00412BL-Zip-It-Cleaning/dp/B000BO9204/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374807354&sr=8-1&keywords=zip+it])
Yeah, just I was thinking... plastic pipes?
I would recommend instead:
and for a sink in particular... look at how the sink stopper works and clean it.
It's clogged.
https://www.amazon.ca/Ridgid-59787-3-Foot-Toilet-Auger/dp/B000H5XSS4
Look for one that's 6ft. If that doesn't work you'll have to call a plumber with a big snake.
Try a drop head toilet auger
https://www.amazon.com/RIDGID-59802-Toilet-Clogged-Toilets/dp/B0015BABE8/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1484484043&sr=1-2&keywords=drop+head+toilet+auger
There is a product called zip-it you should look into. They are cheap and therefore disposable. I used to use them on my shower, my ex was a shedder and I guess she didn't know the "stick it to the wall" trick. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0018S214Q/ref=mlt_base_B0018S214Q
https://www.amazon.com/DiversiTech-GG-1-Charles-Gallo-Condensate/dp/B00207UAU6
this It uses co2 cartridges to blow out the drain. No, you don't need to take it apart.
http://www.amazon.com/Gallo-Condensate-Blowout-Gun-Diversitech/dp/B00207UAU6
I personally just use my air compressor and preemptively blow it out once a year, otherwise I find I get a clog.
I actually just got this snake on Amazon last week and holy hell did it work a treat on my bathroom sink in just a few minutes.
But man, make sure you have something to wipe it off with immediately. It smells so bad whenever you pull that gunk out.
Just get a drain auger and clear it when it gets blocked. This and a toilet snake are two things you need pre-emptively.
http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-85250-4-Inch-25-Feet-Pistol/dp/B006C68TA4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425299919&sr=8-1&keywords=drain+auger
I feel like my dad saying this, but be careful about using Drano. It can turn a fairly simple clogged drain into an expensive plumbing problem. The commercials make it sound like a miracle product but it can corrode pipes very easily. I would suggest trying one of those plastic snakes you can get at the home improvement store. If your shedding schedule is like mine, you might want to invest in a higher quality drain snake. I've got this one which is under $20 on amazon. Being able to fix a small problem like this will really decrease the anxiety when the water starts to reach your ankles in the shower :)
If you do end up using Drano, make sure to run the water for at least 15 minutes afterwards.
Draino and similar products usually makes it worse. I swear by Millipedes as a first line of defense in getting hair out of the drain. Keep paper towels handy ... what you get out is disgusting.
I use one of these about once a week, because our tub and pipes are pretty old, and that's about all it takes for our drain to start clogging. If the link doesn't work, it's just a 3 or 4 pack of drain snakes, which look like long zipties.
I've tried using a hair trap like this one, but even though I'm also really careful about grabbing my hair before it can go down the drain, enough of it gets away that when I use the hair trap, I have standing water in my shower before I'm done. I'd rather just snake the drain once a week.
The conditioner isn't clogging your drain, it's hair. But it may be helping the hair clump together (which will also make it easier to snake it out). Dran-o and other pipe cleaning chemicals won't do much against these clogs-- before I bought the snakes, my partner ran ~3 gallons of Dran-o down the shower drain and it didn't do much.
If your drain has a raised, silver mushroomy head to it, you might need a snake more like this. That's what we have for our bathroom counter sink.
This drain millipede is reusable and easy to use. We have the same type of drain and I use this all the time!
"Zip-it"
https://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-Drain-Cleaning-1-Pack/dp/B00OM31OOM
It's like a cheap drain auger but really easy to use it's incredibly effective at getting hair out.
Word of advice: Wear gloves. Latex, Nitrile, whatever, wear some disposable gloves. The hair wad is going to so smell like death.
For serious, these things make life with long hair so much easier. You can find them in most hardware stores and plumbing sections for about $2 IRL - https://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-Drain-Cleaning-1-Pack/dp/B00OM31OOM/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_60_lp_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3JJKZ4WCPS840328VZA3
Cobra Products Zip-It Drain Cleaning Tool, 1-Pack
I know this is going to sound weird, but try a plunger. You know, like what you use on a clogged toilet. Also, for the future, buy something called a daisy chain.
https://www.amazon.com/DrainWig-Shower-Drain-Catcher-Clogged/dp/B013FA6NJS/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1469416951&sr=1-1&keywords=daisy+chain
Before you try chemicals, try this how water idea first. If that doesn't work, try either the sink plunger or the hair drain remover. The sink plunger I have, and it really works great.
Boil a pot of water. Pour it into the sink. This will often fix it for me. Not sure why but it's like the hot water loosens the clogged crud.
Sink plunger: https://www.amazon.com/PlumbCraft-Powerful-Plunger-including-showers/dp/B005BIGCRG/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1500340767&sr=1-3&ppw=fresh&keywords=sink+plunger
Also if you have hair in the drain: https://www.amazon.com/Tresalto-Hair-Remover-Drain-Cleaning/dp/B019O20C9I/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_60_lp_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=PY9CH07RHTSSN78P1R1B
I wonder if it's one of these sort of a smaller version of a snake.
I know I'm lame, but This would be the best bc my bath tub has started draining really really slowly.
Bathtubs are noted for getting plugged up by hair. Try; https://www.amazon.com/Vastar-Drain-Snake-Remover-Cleaning/dp/B01DP87IF8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1523663828&sr=8-3&keywords=drain+cleaner+tool
Draino let sit for awhile and then run hot water
If that doesn’t work then buy a snake
If that doesn’t work then call a plumber
Vastar 3 Pack 19.6 Inch Drain Snake Hair Drain Clog Remover Cleaning Tool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DP87IF8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_JVBuDWVwnBEoG
https://www.amazon.com/Vastar-Drain-Snake-Remover-Cleaning/dp/B01DP87IF8/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&keywords=drain%20zipper&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&qid=1498666129&ref_=mp_s_a_1_1&sr=8-1 6 for $8
Oh that's perfect, I never thought of getting a two-sim phone.
Things I include are:
all payments are made through cozy.co, please arrange payments to be made on the first of each month.
Utilities: please call xxx for electricity, xxx for gas, xxx for internet, etc
Garbage days are x, recycling days are x, please use BLACK BAGS for garbage and CLEAR for recycling.
If you have BULK GARBAGE (tables, chairs, etc.) please contact xxx to schedule pickup.
BEST MEANS OF CONTACT [email protected] (PREFERRED), or TEXT (xxx)xxx-xxxx
Mail & Packages – if mail for any past tenants come, please bundle them together and leave a note for the post-man that they have moved.
Renters insurance can be purchased via Cozy.Co or Lemonade.com (you should include a clause in your lease that they need to purchase it, it saves you a lot of money and headaches in the long term if something goes horribly wrong)
Tips for maintaining your unit:
Purchase some drain snakes from home depot (~$1 each, or https://www.amazon.com/Vastar-Drain-Snake-Remover-Cleaning/dp/B01DP87IF8/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen-bath&ie=UTF8&qid=1538690742&sr=1-1&keywords=sink+snake) and use them around the house every 3 months or when sinks begin to not drain properly.
DO NOT USE DRANO OR EQUIVALENT AS YOUR FIRST OPTION WHEN DRAINS DO NOT GO DOWN PROPERLY. This damages pipes over time and is only recommended as a last resort.
Sinks do not double as garbage disposal, please use a sink strainer and do not let any food go down the kitchen sink.
It is highly recommended that you purchase a roomba or equivalent, or hire a cleaning company every month or so.
In the winter, if the weather is incredibly cold out (less than 32 degrees F), please leave the kitchen sink dripping every so slightly (a drip per second), as this will prevent pipes from bursting.
Again, I hope you are happy with your new apartment, and if there is anything else I can do to make the move-in process easier please let me know.
All the best,
xxx
I used to. It stopped when stole a stainless steel bowl from the kitchen and use that to rinse off my razor. When I'm done that bowl gets emptied into the toilet. Lowes sells Plastic Drain Snakes. I wouldn't recommend buying the ones I linked, just using it as a visual aid. I used to have to use those every month or so. Now it's every 6 months or so.
not sure on that overflow cap. what year was your house built? once you get it cleaned up, i use one of these every other month in all the bathroom drains i can for maintenance. https://www.amazon.com/Vastar-Drain-Snake-Remover-Cleaning/dp/B01DP87IF8
They sell a tool that makes this task much easier. I have 3 daughters and a wife so for what it's worth here's the link. Drain Snake, very cheap and useful.
In bathroom drains, hair usually gets caught on the pop up sink stopper rod. A little further up the drain there's a rod that enters the drain through a little hole with a screw on stopper. Personally, I love these things for removing hair from bathroom drains: https://www.amazon.com/Drain-Cleaner-Cleaning-Tool-Green-world/dp/B01F44SNMS/ref=sr_1_2
A couple tools, but not bits that you can easily lose, because believe me you will lose them.
I use the Retract-a-bit screwdrivers for most stuff I'm working on, and just a standard kit, the one thing you will want to make sure you have is a really long phillips head screwdriver. There will be a lot of times you need something silly long to get down inbetween heatsinks etc.
Another thing I find worth its weight in gold is something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/RAM-PRO-Flexible-Grabber-Retractable-Retriever/dp/B01LM2L50I?th=1
Perhaps something like this?
[RAM-PRO 36” Flexible Grabber Pickup Tool, Extra Long Retractable Claw Retriever Stick, Snake & Cable Aid, Use to Grab Trash & a Drain Auger to Unclog Hair from Drains, Sink, Toilet & Clean Dryer Vents] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LM2L50I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_anV-Bb6A4YFKM)
Did a reverse image search and found this: https://www.amazon.com/RAM-PRO-Flexible-Grabber-Retractable-Retriever/dp/B01LM2L50I
I like to shave in the shower without the water one and while I’m dry. Then, just turn the water on and wash it all off. Also, buy one of these bad boys for the drain. I’ve never had a hair clog I couldn’t get with one of these alone.
It's this guy:
http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-00412BL-Zip-It-Cleaning/dp/B000BO9204
Get a zip it thingy. You can get em for like 3 bucks at walmart. It's a long plastic thingy with these hook like things on it. Push it down the drain and pull it back up and it pulls all that nasty smelling long hair and anything attached to it back up.
http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-00412BL-Zip-It-Cleaning/dp/B000BO9204 <--- something like that.
Magic Jewelry Retriever It's $5 and has gotten my jewelry on the FIRST try.
http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-400-Drain-Cleaning/dp/B000BO9204
Or a coathanger with a narrow hook bent into the end of it. GO FISHIN!
The absolute last drain cleaning tool you will ever need - only 5 bucks at any hardware store and nigh-unlimited reuses.
What's even worse when you live with someone with long hair is when the dreaded "Why the fuck is the shower draining so slowly?" moment turns into the "Fuuuuuck! We have to clean the drain out!" experience.
My advice? Get a filter mask like this because the stench is like nothing I've ever encountered except for cleaning out grease traps at fast-food places; disposable nitrile gloves are also a very good idea
Next, you'll need a pair of long needle-nosed pliers. These will be used for Stage I: Grabbing the easy stuff. The easy stuff is hair that has managed to drape itself over the bottom of the drain; the part that looks like an "X." Lower the pliers down, with the needles slightly apart and grab some hair, and then pull up slowly*. The purpose for this is to maximize the amount of hair that you pull up each time. have a waste can lined with a bag to deposit the hair in.
Continue until you can no longer fish out any hair this way.
Stage II: Exorcising What Lurks Beneath.**
Stage II Tools:
Take the drain-cleaning tool out of it's packaging, stickit down the drain until you meet resistance, push it in a little further, then twist it around a few times.
[evil chuckle] Now comes the fun part. slowly pull the cleaning tool out of the drain and have someone standing by with the pliers in case the hair tries to make a getaway. What usually comes out the first time will look like a very skinny drowned rat. It will also smell like a skinny drowned rat. Repeat until no appreciable amounts of hair come out of the drain. Then you can move onto...
Stage III: We have to nuke it from orbit; it's the only way to be sure.
Stage III tools:
Follow the directions on the container to the letter! The chemicals inside will dissolve most organic matter very quickly.
Hopefully after this, your drain will run like a raging rapid.
I don't know about you but plumbing, electrical work and car repairs are actually entirely DIY'able. The problems you will run into where this becomes a gray area have to do with money. (Drilling into concrete to fix broken pipes is super expensive)
You can google the fix to your plumbing, electrical and car problems most of the time...
Am I the only person that even tries?
Not to mention your comparison kind of sucks, but I'm playing into it just for fun.
EDIT: I guess the reason I am willing to even respond to this is that Electricity, Running (Hot) Water, and Transportation are the three things on top of my list labelled "Reminders of why you need Society at all." So these are areas where I do my best to learn and develop a sort of self-reliance. I'm not even joking, you literally picked the top 3 items on my list of things to understand thoroughly. I have a wealth of educational material on electricity alone.
EDIT2:
Plumbing
Electricity
Transportation
I remember that stuff, had sorta a dome cap that had a lip so when you put it against your drain it sealed it and it shot whatever down the tubes...
It is pretty easy to unclog a drain, most stores have a 'zip stick' thing for like a buck that you poke down the drain and when you pull it out it is covered with hairs and soapy gunk. Because what usually clogs a drain is grease/hair/soap so most liquid plummer things are like Grease relief+Nair+ hot water.
Your lease should tell if you are responsible for maintenance fees or not. Generally, a landlord is responsible for maintaining habitability of the premises. Its reasonable to charge a tenant for damages that are intentional or negligent, as the tenant also has a duty to maintain the property - sanitation, etc. Here is some general info on landlord tenant duty in Fl.
Caulk is a minor issue. It always gets moldy and discolored and cracks. This is probably the landlord's issue to replace the cracked caulk, especially if it wasn't done before move in. As to the discoloration, you can clean it. One way is to soak cotton balls in bleach and stick them to the bad areas for like an hour, which will take care of the mold/discoloration problem. Also, going forward, caulk is like $3 and its super easy to re-apply, rather than having to wait on your landlord. Learn to do things yourselves ladies, it will save you so much money and headache. The internet is an amazing resource.
Drain is a normal issue that happens especially if there are long haired people in the house. As to this being the tenant's fault, it probably is. You didn't keep the drain clear, as you're supposed to keep the plumbing in good condition. If a tree root grew into the lines, then that's landlord. You not collecting your hair and causing a clog, that's on you. You could have expected this to happen and put a drain catcher on it. Try a device like the zip it to unclog the drain. Shove it in, it catches hair, pull out. Kind of gross, but cheap and easy. And just as a FYI going forward on plumbing - do not flush your tampons. If and when it clogs your toilet, you'll get another charge. Wrap it in toilet paper and put it in the trash.
You're probably out of luck on the ice machine. Your lease doesn't mention it, and it does not go to habitability of the unit. You can survive without an ice maker. If you really want it fixed, check youtube for some DIY tips. Might be as simple as checking the connections.
When you get upset about these problems, remember there are people who live in apartments with nails sticking out of the floor, doors that don't lock, and broken windows. Your problems are non-issues that do not go to the habitability of the place. You can live there just fine without an ice maker, or with discolored caulk.
Feel free to talk to your landlord to get this waived. However, if they don't budge, expect it to be taken out of your deposit when you move. At that point, your option is to accept the charge or fight it in court. For $90, I'd say just suck it up.
Yes, I totally agree, get a "zip it" drain cleaner tool! Something like this [https://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-00412BL-Drain-Cleaning/dp/B000BO9204] can be purchased at just about any home improvement type store.
It works so well and is so easy to use that when they first came out the plumbing company I worked for went out and purchased them for all of the plumbers to use as part of their kits.
Can't recommend it enough! (I also have one for my bathroom sink, seriously they are amazing, and like you; no one else around here was taking care of it. /hugs)
I have had that problem, and I used a cheap drain snake, wiggling back and forth putting it in, and wiggling back and forth getting it out. It takes some finesse, but it was easier than taking out the drain plug. This Though they are usually only $2-3 at Menard's by the registers.
The works wonders!
Cobra Products 00412BL Zip-It Drain Cleaning Tool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BO9204/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UezTBbMG1R1Z2
I'd just use this.
http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-00412BL-Zip-It-Cleaning/dp/B000BO9204/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t/183-1063701-3548757
In fact, I do use it to clean long hair out. Pretty effective.
My ex did this constantly, and had the nerve to claim that some combination of my facial hair and shaving cream were the reason the sink kept getting clogged. No way those nasty clumps of two foot long hairs we keep pulling out of there could have anything to do with it, right?
On a side note, a long plastic thing with barbs on it often worked a lot better than drain cleaner.
Get one of these plastic strips and some rubber gloves.
For me it's cheaper and more effective than drain cleaner to remove the accumulation of long hair. If you're still having problems then you need a plumber to snake your drain.
If there is one lasting skill inflicted upon me from 4 years in the USMC - its how to clean anything.
The sink you linked to in the image looks old enough to be classic porcelain / china rather than the newer, fancier - but dramatically softer & easier to damage composite materials.
China can stand up to brutal scrubbing from things like comet or ajax powder.
Newer composite material cannot - you will damage the finish.
Best of all are the ancient porcelain covered, cast iron sinks. Those will absorb any and all forms of cleaning short of a wire brush on a drill and just not care.
So to be safe, go gentle.
Soft scrub on a sponge as recommended by /u/iwuvbinny is a good start.
Two related thoughts that may or may not apply to your dorm:
If housing doesn't make plungers easily available at any hour of the night invest in one - save yourself from a really awkward conversation with a neighbor in the wee hours of the morning. Oh, I realize a plunger isnt exactly something you want to take with you if you move to a new dorm next year, so the temptation to buy the $3 one will be your initial reaction. Yeah, don't do that. You don't need a $30 turbo-deluxe either. Something like this is money well-spent:
http://www.amazon.com/Korky-93-8-Original-Plunger/dp/B001DDP4JA
Since you'll be in the right aisle anyway, look for a drain opener / zip-stick like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-00412BL-Zip-It-Cleaning/dp/B000BO9204
Especially if women use your sink/shower. Long hair is murder on drains. Drain-o is $5-10 a bottle and is only good for 2-3 clogs. A zip-stick is $3 and lasts just about forever.
Just a suggestion, try YouTube for questions like this next time.
The Zip it is awesome also.
Duct tape, aa batteries and absolutely one of these . I use it for so many things.....clearing drains, unclogging vacuum hose, retrieving cat toys from under fridge/oven.
They sell tools like Zip-It Drain Cleaning Tool, which are just a flexible plastic stick with backfacing barbs on it... you stick it in, and pull out a dreadlock...
You could try using some type of plumbing snake. Unfortunately, I haven't tried any of them so I cannot give you first hand advice.
Edit: After looking around Amazon this snake has a lot of good reviews and is very cheap (under $3) so it may be worth a try.
If anyone wants one from Amazon...they're fairly inexpensive
Hair's the problem, not cum. Your drain became a spooge trap of rotting human hair, and your batter batter got caught in the crosshairs.
https://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-00412BL-Drain-Cleaning/dp/B000BO9204
Get yourself one of these. Run it into the drain every month or so, twist a few times and start yanking. For anything deeper in the drain, you are gonna need a plumbing snake or a drain auger. Hair and sebum can be cleared deep in the drain with Magnesium crystals and draino, but only if there's a full clog. Avoid using chemicals in your drain unless you don't have a choice. You can wind up causing damage over the long term.
Clear your pipes in the shower all you want, just make sure you clear your pipes on the reg.
We had an epic clog in the bathroom sink once. The prior owners liked to cram hair down there or something. We ended up having to shut off the water to the bathroom, removed the piping, and manually scraping out all the goop and hair in the pipes. Then put it all back together and water test it. Took about 90 minutes and it has worked well ever since.
If you have to go that route get a pair of disposable gloves, one of those plastic drain snakes (about $2-$4 at HD), and a hook and pick set (saw one at autozone for $1.79). Don't forget some plumber's tape(just got some for $0.52 at walmart).
You can use either a big channel-lock pliers or an actual plumber's wrench (usually more expensive) to take apart the pipes, if you need to buy some measure your pipe sizes ahead of time. You will either need 2 of them, one to counterbalance your wrenching, or some other way to hold the other end in-place while you unscrew stuff.
Good luck!
As an aside: the amazon stuff I linked is waay over priced, but it lets you know what I am talking about, and I'm too lazy to find the best prices for stuff in your area.
$0-5 Sink drain cleaner My tub is really clogged even though I just moved in. Gross!
$5-10 This lunch container. To contain my lunch.
$10-20 Lion King Blu-Ray Because of childhood.
$20-50 New Super Mario Bros. 2 This game looks super fun. I mean... it's for my cousin... brother... baby...
SOLUTION!!!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000BO9204
You just need the right tool for the job is all. Also, don't pour scalding water in there anymore. You're ASKING for bigger problems. Toilets are ceramic... and constantly filled with COLD water. The heat stress can break it. Ever take a glass fresh out of the dishwasher and put cold water in it? POP! It's the same concept, but going from cold to hot instead of hot to cold.
https://www.amazon.com/RIDGID-59797-Toilet-Clogged-Toilets/dp/B000H5XRM6
Available at Home Depot
So, in case it's helpful... I used the auger incorrectly on my first attempt. I tried to extend it all the way before putting it into the toilet. Insert joke about a limp noodle.
The proper way to do it is to pull the auger's handle back so that the auger retracts into the casing. Then position the case inside the toilet, and push on the handle. That causes the snake to follow the pipe nicely.
You were probably doing that, but I wasn't sure. Also a plumber further down this thread recommended this bad boy which is 6ft long. It's $50 though.
Someone else recommended a drain bladder too, which seems equally effective. $20
Honestly I would skip the plunger and get this instead.
RIDGID 59787 K-3 Toilet Auger, 3-Foot Toilet Auger Snake with Bulb Head to Clear Clogged Toilets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H5XSS4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UcRGyb8EQ3TX6
I have used all sorts of plunger and they never seem to work well. Handles are short, you have your face and hands near a situation you would rather not be near and you are sloshing crap around making a huge mess.
That auger has worked every time I have ever used it, and in about 30 seconds. No huge crap mess and no close up and personal with the toilet.
Toilet clogs that home owners can clear are generally just the P trap getting clogged and this snakes them and you are done in no time.
Kinda late to the party here, but one thing that always pays for itself after the first use is a quality toilet snake. Aside from saving a minimum $80 call to the plumber, there's no feeling like seeing a backed-up commode and saying to yourself - "it's cool...I've got this."
A million times better than a plunger (and if used correctly, less risk of damage)
If the toilet overflows, it's clogged. I would address that first, starting with a closet auger.
Do not reuse unless you are a seriously cheap bastard. Here is a 12 pack on Amazon for $30. It may seem expensive (come on it's only $2.50 each) - but it's less than half the cost of one plummer call out.
http://www.amazon.com/DiversiTech-GG-1-Charles-Gallo-Condensate/dp/B00207UAU6
This one is pricier compared to the other tool listed. I have it and it works great.
Instead of bleach, I've heard to pour peroxide down it regularly. Can't speak to it, just what I've heard
Is it just the line that needs to be cleared out? If so just buy one of these
https://imgur.com/a/0J8a8
https://www.amazon.com/General-Pipe-Cleaners-R-25SM-25-Feet/dp/B003NFO528/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523586269&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=drain+auger
What you're looking for is this
Cheaper (still functional) versions can be found. But they are going to reach much further than your solution, aren't disposable, and can actually handle something like long hair clogged in a shower drain.
You have convinced me to never even think the word "Draino" ever again. Do you think this looks like a decent hand auger for cleaning out drain lines?
Sorry I’m new to all this. Clean out? Like a hole to stick the snake into? And I’m not sure, maybe half inch diameter. It’s this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003NFO528/ref=zg_bs_3226846011_4?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=DW9SCGFK3C02EREPZV8X
The drain line runs about 60-70 feet from house to outside the fence. Probably about 2.5” pvc
Thank you for your reply
This.
Zip it is nice, but for funky drain runs, just buy your own snake.
And definitely some sort of drain filter to keep your hair from going down.
If you ever have company over do them a favor and make sure you have a plunger in every bathroom. I saw that on lifeprotips a while back and it's a great point, then nobody has to be embarrassed to ask where the plunger is. I'd also add a drain auger to this list. If you ever get a super bad toilet or sink clog you can try to fix it yourself before calling a plumber that may cost hundreds of dollars.
I have this one and it has saved the day twice now:
http://amzn.com/B003NFO528
One thing I learned as a new homeowner - if your drain is draining really slowly and drano/auger does not resolve the problem it might not be the drain! I just had to run this auger down a vent on my roof that provides airflow to the sink that had been draining super slowly/backing up for months. I had tried everything I could think of to unclog the sink before realizing the sink wasn't clogged at all, it just wasn't getting enough air to properly flow.
That isn't a snake. This is a consumer grade snake. Every homeowner should have one: http://amzn.com/B003NFO528
As a mother with an extremely long-haired daughter, this tool is invaluable. I use it once a week and it keep all teh drains clean.
http://www.amazon.com/Ontel-TSNAKE-CD6-Turbo-Snake-Opener/dp/B003ZHNQDS
Here's one that I've used for years. It's very flexible. I've used it in the bath sink and shower stall, haven't had to use it in the bath tub yet.
Link
^(Actually the one I use doesn't have a brand on the handle but I've had it for several years and don't remember where I got it from or how much it was.)
Lye drain cleaner
Drain snake
You can find both of these at Home Depot / Lowes
I'm going to assume since grease was poured down the drain (please don't use chemicals, /r/HomeImprovement hates that) try a big pot of boiling water. Boil a good amount (~I would go gallon at most), mix with a good quarter cup of Dawn, up to around maybe a half cup, dump it all in the sink at once (make sure the trap is re-installed), and just wait.
The boiling water should melt the grease, the surfactant in the Dawn will help rinse it out, and after it comes lose (bubble at first if it's plugged, and it will drain fast), flush with hottest water out of tap along with a dab of Dawn (maybe 1/2 tablespoon, a slight squeeze of an inverted bottle) every ~minute for 3 or so minutes.
After that, it's time to either call a plumer or rent/buy an auger. They have small, hand powered cheap ones, as well as big professional ones. Just be sure of the size of your pipes, be gentle, and buy some leather gloves because that braided steel is spinning fast, and usually covered in literal shit.
GUYS... Just get an auger.
When my bath tub was clogged, I tried everything. Snakes, Drain-o, etc. It took 3 hrs to drain the tub from taking a 5 minute shower. Then I got this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006C68TA4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
AND IT WAS A MIRACLE WORKER! and easy to use.
Oh. I was thinking of something like this: flexisnake on amazon
So long and hard. You can't believe you have it in your hands. You imagine how deep it will penetrate. How moist and wet the hole will be. You picture how pleasurable it will be to do it. It's only a matter of time before you find the release you were looking for. You pat yourself on the back once your done for how well you know how to use your tool. It'll only be a matter of time before you need to take your tool out and go back into the deep moist hole...
THIS --->
http://www.amazon.com/FlexiSnake-Drain-Millipede-Hair-Cleaning/dp/B00871R9Z8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1367445302&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=drain+snake
Is fucking amazing. Buy it, see all the crap you get out of your drain, repeat every few years. Do this once and you wont have to repeat twice a month for a long time.
That's crazy that the auger didn't work!! I used something like this (picked it up at Walmart or Meijer for less than $2) and it was the only thing to work on my clogged drain! Probably wouldn't help if your auger didn't though.
I have been so tempted to just ask my parents to deal with the concrete crack...but no, this isn't their house so I shouldn't take advantage of their kindness. At least our kids will be able to enjoy the blissful ignorance for a while!
It could just be hair clogging it up. Try one of these:
Cobra Products Zip-It Drain Cleaning Tool, 1-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OM31OOM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_eD82wbPDS2J8X
By the way, they're like a quarter of that price at Home Depot.
They look like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-Drain-Cleaning-1-Pack/dp/B00OM31OOM/
There are a ton of brands, and you can usually find them at the home centers
Drain-O. Pour it down the drain and let it do its work.
Also, get one of these to get all the hair out.
I don't know for sure if this is your problem, but many times bathroom (and particularly shower) drains become clogged with hair at the trap or just below the stopper. If that's the case, get yourself something like this:
Flexible Hair Clog Remover
There are zillions of different brands, and nearly any place that sells drain plungers will sell some variant of these. They are really easy to use, and so cheap that if the caught hairball grosses you out too much, you can throw them away. They work great.
FYI DON'T use something like this AFTER you've poured draino into a standing clog. Try the plastic hair clog remover FIRST. Good luck!
https://www.amazon.com/Vastar-Drain-Snake-Remover-Cleaning/dp/B01DP87IF8
Sorry to be so slow replying. I had the same problem -- this is the only one that I have found that had an acceptable catch vs flood ratio. (About to re-order for myself after a few years; and trying several other new alternatives.)
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00314YBPM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=A28E0CMT55SCS4
You may also need to use one of these: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01DP87IF8/ref=pd_luc_rh_bxgy_01_03_t_img_lh?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1
to clean out the current clogs.
you won't be able to push a coathanger down because you're hitting the bend in the trap
you need something flexible and designed to follow the bend, like a plumbing snake (about $25, and every homeowner should have one), or one of those barbed plastic things
it shouldn't take any time at all for water to drain from the shower, if it's draining slowly you've got a clog. most commonly a gross wad of hair and soap residue in the trap.
These are amazing.
Like this set on Amazon ($2 each)
Please don't use Drano...ever! It's highly corrosive (obviously) and, while it might help if there is organic matter blocking the drain, if it doesn't clear the drain, either you or a plumber will have to pull the drain apart, which is now filled with corrosive acid.
Your drain is definitely clogged (probably in the trap). First thing you can do is get a super cheap plastic drain snake and give that a try.
/u/Kravnafa14 has the right idea. If it's old enough and seized up so you can't get it off, maybe try running one of those cheap disposable "hair snake" things, should be able to make the gap. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Vastar-Drain-Snake-Remover-Cleaning/dp/B01DP87IF8
I would follow up with Thrift, it's an EXCELLENT product, I cannot recommend it enough. It is not nearly as harsh as drano etc, works well for maintenance as well. I keep a giant bottle on hand to run down my drains a few times a year. https://www.amazon.com/Thrift-Alkaline-1-Pound-Granular-Cleaner/dp/B005E0K7FY?th=1 it will eat up hair pretty well.
y'all need one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Vastar-Drain-Snake-Remover-Cleaning/dp/B01DP87IF8 . You can get them at most hardware stores and Walmarts, too.
Gotta get a 3 pack of disposable drain snakes.
I’ve since outgrown my own shower=masturbate habit, but I still battle my wife’s hair in the drain. Doesn’t make me wanna hurl any less but it’s a bit more practical than kitchen utensils.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DP87IF8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0vbYCb2S029D0
Happy fapping.
According to /r/Plumbing don't use Drain-O or any chemicals to fix a slow drain.
Use a plunger first.
Then one of those plastic snakes
Then use a snake
Then call a plumber
Here is the mobile version of your link
This https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01DP87IF8/ref=pd_aw_fbt_200_img_2?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=GCSV2ESGKMNZH3ZZSNTS
Clearing the shower drain is by far the worst task as far as grossness to impressiveness ratio.
"Oh, i dont have to stand in a quarter inch of water by the end of my shower... yay, thanks i guess..."
"OMG you took out the stack of amazon boxes thats been piling up for a month, the apartment looks amazing!"
I just got these and jammed one down there, i figure in a couple to three months ill just pull it out and everything will come with it and i can just throw the whole mass away.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DP87IF8/
How do girls shed so much? I have thick hair, but i feel like id be bald if there were that much of my hair stuck in the drain.
EDIT: Oh god, i just looked at the customer photos, hork...
Of course, don't stop believing.
Actually, this style of drain unclogger works very well.
Also try one of these for removing hair. They work great. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01DP87IF8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1481656649&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=SY200_QL40&amp;keywords=drain+snake&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=51hyyVtPE%2BL&amp;ref=plSrch
Haand Crank Or Drill Operated Powered Plumbing Drain Cleaner Snake Cable Tool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FOQK7TI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_mq0MzbWCJXQTC
I like these with a drill. Opened my shower right up. YouTube how to use it. Long term results.
Try putting baking soda followed by vinegar down the drain. Let it work for 10-15 minutes, then run hot water for several minutes. If that doesn’t work, I’ve had good luck using these to really get out the gunk
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HMGV1MU/ref=dp_prsubs_1
and then doing the baking soda, vinegar, hot water thing.
RAM-PRO 36" Flexible Grabber Pickup Tool, Extra Long Retractable Claw Retriever Stick, Snake & Cable Aid, Use to Grab Trash & a Drain Auger to Unclog Hair from Drains, Sink, Toilet & Clean Dryer Vents https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LM2L50I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_h9umDbZ8BE573
If you know where the entry hole is you could try a USB camera (Amazon) and metal grabber used for picking up screws or bolts in tight spaces?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LM2L50I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_y.3-AbW59T4GY
Assuming they didn't fall way down into the wall.
https://www.amazon.de/Haarablauf-Remover-Reinigungs-Tool-Edelstahl-Kunststoff/dp/B06Y44KJV8/ref=asc_df_B06Y44KJV8/?tag=googshopde-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=217352497087&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9504004193679307416&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9042466&hvtargid=pla-348052221350&psc=1&th=1&psc=1
Drain snakes really don't have to be expensive. I bought this one from my local walmart for $12 and you'd have to be pants-on-head retarded to not be able to figure out how to use it. I have to use it about twice a year, but it's a life saver for me because I have long hair which loves to accumulate in the shower drain. The only downside is having to clean the disgusting hair clog from it, but I consider that a minor inconvenience.
I've considered using a product called Zip-It which would work just as well on a hair clog, but is meant to be disposable. If you can't be bothered with cleaning a drain snake, and don't need to unclog your drain often, at $5 per, it could be worth the added convenience.
Has no one ever heard of these things???
http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-00412BL-Zip-It-Cleaning/dp/B000BO9204
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