Occasionally the linkage is out of adjustment and the stopper doesn t open far enough from its seat to allow a good flow.
Clean out bathtub drain.
Use pliers if necessary to pull the plate linkage rods and stopper out from behind the tub.
Clean any hair and debris from the drain bail.
If the drain has an internal stopper simply unscrew the overflow plate and pull the linkage and stopper up and out.
To clean tough residue from a bathroom sink drain using natural ingredients start by pouring a half gallon of boiling water in the drain.
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Next pull the drain assembly out of the overflow pipe.
A two foot long flexible rod with tiny bristles on the end known as a drain stick is used to remove any additional gunk from the drain.
Hit the switch on your tub or unscrew the.
If you plan to reuse the existing drain stopper and drain basket clean those pieces as well.
Tighten the thumbscrew to lock the snake in place then crank the handle and push the snake down the drain.
Buy a chemical drain cleaner from the store.
Some of the old seal may remain so remove any residue with a plastic putty knife.
Chemical drain cleaners unclog drains with chemicals such as potassium.
Clean the drain opening with a sponge and either a bathroom cleaner or a 50 50 blend of vinegar and baking soda.
Remove your drain stopper.
Next we will cover how to replace a bathtub drain.
These are the manufacturer s instructions and all drain cleaners.
About once or twice a year my bathtub drain gets clogged up with hair and debris and starts draining very slowly.
Flushing the drain with boiling water.
Read the instructions on the back of the cleaner.
Open your drain stopper.
The heat will help break up the debris.
Feed a drain snake down the overflow hole.
Tubs have different types of drain stoppers.
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Remove any standing.
You may also want to plunge the drain a few times to further loosen any blockages.
Deodorizing your bathtub drain.
Then clean the linkage and stopper and run water down the drain to flush it out.