7 Ways To Prevent Shower
Drain Clogs
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Are you tired of having to unclog your
shower drain constantly? Here are
seven of the most effective ways to
prevent shower drain clogs from
happening.
Shower drain clogs are almost
inevitable. However, there are ways
you can prevent them from
happening. This video will discuss
seven effective ways to avoid shower
drain clogs for a better and cleaner
drain.
Every household uses water every day —
daily showering, cleaning, and even for
relaxation. When you have a clogged
shower drain, your shower may have dark
water pooling on the tub floor. It will feel
dirtier, less relaxing, and is a huge hassle to
clean up.
There are many reasons drain clogs occur.
It may be due to little to no regular
maintenance, hair blockages, and dirt
buildup. Fixing shower drain clogs requires
a lot of time, effort, and money on your
part.
That's why it is much better to prevent
shower drain clogs from happening in
the first place. Here are seven ways to
prevent shower drain clogs in your
home:
1. Use a Hair Catcher
Hair is the most common cause of drain
clogs. Your hair can easily wash down your
shower drain because the strands are thin,
long, and lightweight. As time goes by, your
hair will start to clump together and become
the cause of drain blockage.
You can avoid this problem by setting all the
stray hair aside as you take a bath, but even
though this could lessen the clogs, there will
still be a few stray hair strands that will find
their way down your drain.
The best way to prevent stray hair from
clogging your drain is to use a hair catcher.
You can leave it on top of your drain to catch
all the stray hair and prevent them from
causing any clogs.
2. Flush All the Drains
Another way to prevent clog buildup in
your drain is to flush out all of your
drains at once. To do that, you will need
to close the drain of your bathtub,
shower, and sink.
Fill the tub and sink with warm water,
open all the drains and flush the toilets a