Hair is the most common cause of slow drainage in showers, bathtubs, and other bathroom fixtures. A certain amount of hair will always find its way down your drain, stopper or no stopper. Several solutions exist for clearing a drain of hair buildup.
Fix a clogged drain by either manually extracting the hair or breaking up the clumps into smaller pieces that may be flushed away. Although it may not be pleasant to remove hair from a drain, we will demonstrate the most efficient procedures and provide the necessary gear so that you don’t have to.
Methods for Unclogging a Drain Caused by Hair
Pour baking soda and vinegar in alternating order while plunging.
A bowl of baking soda, as well as a bottle of vinegar. To use the baking soda method to remove hair from a drain, you will need the following items:
- Dish soap with anti-grease properties
- An equal volume of vinegar
- One and a half cups of baking soda
- Water that is boiling
- A plunger for a cup