Have you ever gotten in the shower and noticed a few minutes later, the water is above your feet? To be certain, we’ve all been there. However, there are solutions to this problem, and that is what we are here for.

Sure, you could call a plumber every time you run into this issue. But, there are some simple at-home remedies to fix this issue. We’ll give you a few here, so; hopefully, you can get rid of this problem in no time.

In most cases, a drain claw will do the trick. This device can quickly and easily clear clogs that have formed in your bathtub drain. Here are the materials you’ll need:

• Screwdriver
• A washcloth or paper towels
• Drain claw

1 – Remove the stopper and strainer

2 – Use a washcloth or paper towel to remove any excess hair & soap scum that has accumulated around the strainer/stopper.

3 – Once the strainer & stopper are clean, insert the drain claw into the drain. Keep pushing through the drain trap. You should feel some resistance when you hit it.

4 – Move the drain claw in a slow back & forth motion.

5 – Remove & clean the drain claw

6 – Test the clog. If it is clear, replace the stopper & strainer.

Wait. What? A toilet plunger? Yes, a toilet plunger. Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best. Here are the materials you’ll need:

1 – Remove the stopper & strainer

2 – Use a washcloth or paper towel to remove any excess hair & soap scum that has accumulated around the strainer/stopper.

3 – Fill the bathtub with a few inches of water. Just enough to create some suction with the plunger.

4 – Use the plunger just as you would on the toilet. Place the plunger directly over the drain & press up and down quickly.

5 – After 10-15 plunges, check for any dirty water and/or debris coming up from the drain. If not, keep plunging.

6 – If you don’t get the waste out, you’ll have to try another method. However, if you do get it out, your job is done quick & easy!

We’re here for the issues that are more serious than a casual drain clog. if you need your pipes inspected or replaced, please give us a call & we’ll be there in a hurry to help you out! Affordable rates, excellent service, every time.