Open your drain stopper.
Clean out bathtub drain.
Read the instructions on the back of the cleaner.
Some of the old seal may remain so remove any residue with a plastic putty knife.
How to clean a bathtub drain method 1 of 4.
Chemical drain cleaners unclog drains with chemicals such as potassium.
Then clean the linkage and stopper and run water down the drain to flush it out.
If you plan to reuse the existing drain stopper and drain basket clean those pieces as well.
This video will show you a quick and easy w.
The heat will help break up the debris.
Next pull the drain assembly out of the overflow pipe.
About once or twice a year my bathtub drain gets clogged up with hair and debris and starts draining very slowly.
To clean tough residue from a bathroom sink drain using natural ingredients start by pouring a half gallon of boiling water in the drain.
Use pliers if necessary to pull the plate linkage rods and stopper out from behind the tub.
Start by removing the screws on the drain s overflow escutcheon plate.
Next we will cover how to replace a bathtub drain.
Hit the switch on your tub or unscrew the.
Buy a chemical drain cleaner from the store.
Deodorizing your bathtub drain.
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.
You may also want to plunge the drain a few times to further loosen any blockages.
Clean any hair and debris from the drain bail.
Tighten the thumbscrew to lock the snake in place then crank the handle and push the snake down the drain.
Using chemical drain cleaners 1.
Clean the drain opening with a sponge and either a bathroom cleaner or a 50 50 blend of vinegar and baking soda.
Tubs have different types of drain stoppers.
Flushing the drain with boiling water.
Remove your drain stopper.
These are the manufacturer s instructions and all drain cleaners.
Feed a drain snake down the overflow hole.
Occasionally the linkage is out of adjustment and the stopper doesn t open far enough from its seat to allow a good flow.