A Homeowner's "Cheat Sheet" to Prevent Clogged Shower Drains

What Homeowners Should Know About Clogged Shower Drains

Ever stood in the shower and suddenly the water starts pooling up from the drain? Or maybe it’s after a nice hot bath, the plug is pulled, but the water takes forever to finally drain? Dealing with clogged shower drains is no fun. The worst part is that it’s not just the slow water drain people have to deal with.

Because the water drains so slowly, the dirt in the water doesn’t wash down as it should. Instead, it starts to settle around the tub or floor of the shower. Luckily, clogged shower drains aren’t too complicated to fix and they can be prevented with a few easy steps.

Common Causes of Clogged Shower Drains

Clogged shower drains are like cars stuck in the middle of rush hour. No one can move! When something partially blocks the pipe, the water can’t flow through at a normal pace. Hair is the most common road blocker and causes clogged shower drains.

It could be hair from shaving or simply the hair that falls off someone’s head while they’re washing it. It’s weird to think that this fine, thin substance can cause so much damage! When hair gets wet, it gets sticky.

It starts to stick together in clumps and then sticks to the sides of the pipes, which results in a hair clog. Also, if people use shower products like exfoliators, the small beads in the scrub can also build up in the pipes causing a blockage.

How to Fix Clogged Shower Drains

When there’s a clogged shower drain, one of the first things homeowners will turn to is a liquid drain cleaner like Drano or Liquid-PlumR. It’s a simple fix, right? Not exactly. These products often end up causing more harm than good. They are full of chemicals, which eat away at a clog. However, that’s not the only thing they eat away.

They can also eat away at the pipes and hurt the integrity of the plumbing system. Not to mention, these chemicals are also very toxic when they make contact with the skin or eyes. Severe skin irritation and burns are a high possibility.

Calling a local plumber is a much safer and more effective solution to the problem. Plumbers have the proper tools available to them, like drain snakes and hydro jets, to clear out clogs in a way that’s safe for the plumbing system and the person using the tool.

Tips for Preventing Clogged Shower Drains

There are several methods for preventing clogged shower drains. Since hair is a common cause of clogs, try using a hair stopper. These products can either set in the shower’s drain or over the top of it, and they catch the hair that falls and stops it from entering the drain.

Additionally, when using exfoliators or other scrubs, always check to make sure that the product can easily dissolve in water. Scrubs that use nut shells, coffee grounds, or other beads are common culprits of clogs. Instead, switch to scrubs that use sea salt or sugar, as these products easily dissolve in water.

About Marc Francis Plumbing

Marc Francis Plumbing is a reliable Johnson City plumbing services company focused on helping homeowners through all their needs. Their team is prepared to thoroughly assess problems, perform an accurate diagnosis, and work with homeowners to deliver the right solution at a price they can agree on.

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