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Loose hair should be removed from ashower drainor bathtub after each time you bathe.
Strands of hair combine withsoap scumto create a hairball clump that can stop water drainage completely.
If you notice slow drainage, immediately remove hair buildup.
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Here are five easy and effective ways to get hair out of a bathtub drain.
Warning
Drains often harbor bacteria, so wear gloves and safety glasses.
Also, if you opt for drain-clearing chemicals, note these ingredients can harm the eyes and skin.
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This tool is often sold in multiples in hardware, big box stores, or online.
The tool is inexpensive enough to be tossed along with the gunky, goopy hair mess it removes.
Wear gloves and keep a firm grip on the handle at the top of the tool.
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The snake is a flexible metal cable coiled inside a drum.
The clog and the cable are pulled straight out of the drain.
The combination spurs a chemical reaction that causes fizzing.
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Do not use boiling water on PVC pipes, it can melt or distort them.
Instead use hot water less than 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100 C).
They work slowly and are best for small clogs not very deep in the drain.
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Use liquid drain-clearing products as a last choice.
However, never use a product that contains sulfuric acid (or any powerful, highly concentrated acid).
It can cause damage to the plumbing.
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Call a professional plumber for assistance.
Zehbour Panossianet al.Corrosion of carbon steel pipes and tanks by concentrated sulfuric acid: A review.Corrosion Science, vol.
58, 1-11, 2012. doi:10.1016/j.corsci.2012.01.025
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