A clogged bathtub is frustrating and gives you stress, especially when you want to take a bath. Luckily, you may not need to call a plumber to fix the problem. There are several tricks you can use to unclog your bathtub on your own using products you can find at your home. Here are simple methods and steps to unclog your bathtubs on your own:
Using a Drain Claw
- Remove the strainer.
- Remove the stopper.
- Remove excessive gunk or residue around the strainer and stopper.
- Insert the drain stick down the drain.
- Pull out the drain stick.
- Test to see if it is unclogged.
- Return the strainer and stopper.
Using Liquid Drain Cleaners
- Buy a bottle of liquid cleaner at the store.
- Read the instructions and preparations at the back of the bottle.
- Wear gloves to protect your hands from the chemicals of the liquid cleaner.
- Remove any water from the bathtub.
- Pour the suggested amount of liquid cleaner into the bathtub drain.
- Wait for the results.
- Flush the drain with cold water.
Using A Baking Soda
- Clean the strainer or stopper.
- Boil water in a kettle.
- Pour the boiling water directly into the drain.
- Pour 1/4 cup of baking soda and 1 cup of white vinegar into the drain.
- Wait for 15-20minutes.
- Boil more water in the kettle.
- Pour hot water into the drain.
Using A Toilet Plunger
- Scrub the strainer or stopper to remove any gunk or residue.
- File the bathtub with a few inches of water.
- Use the plunger to suction out any obstruction in the drain.
Following this process should help you clear out your problem with your clogged bathtub. If nothing seems to work, maybe it is the perfect time to call a reliable and efficient master plumber to take your worries away. Don’t worry, even if you have tried everything and still nothing happens, you just have to call the Plumbing Kingdom! Our experts will figure out what’s wrong with your drain and make sure to get it flowing properly again in no time.