How To Prevent Hair Clog In Your Drains

Standing in ankle-deep, dirty water due to a pesky hair clog in your shower drain is no fun. Despite your best efforts, you just can’t prevent hair from clumping together and slowing drains to a painful crawl. There are plenty of simple steps you can take to prevent and eliminate hair clogs in your drains. 

Drains: Preventing Clogs

To mitigate the likelihood of any problem occurring, take precautionary measures. Hair clogs in drains are nothing new to our expert plumbing professionals, and we know how to prevent them. Here are some easy preventative measures:

• Drain Cover Installation: Install a drain screen in every shower and tub in your home. There are even underneath drain screens specifically designed to trap hair.
• Remove Hair from Sinks & Showers: Before taking a shower or bath, brush the excess hair off your head to prevent any loose hairs from falling on the tub floor. Keep an eye out for any hair you see and wipe it away from the drain.
• Flush Your Drains: Getting this done requires a little family coordination. Make sure each drain in the home is closed, each tub or sink filled with warm water, and a person standing near each drain and toilet. Flush all the drains at once by opening the drains and flushing the toilets simultaneously.

Clogged drains in the home can be prevented with these three prevention methods. Despite your best efforts, hair clogs may still cause your drain to slow down. Fortunately, you can take steps for safe removal without hiring a professional.

Removing Hair Clogs From Your Drains

In some cases, prevention simply isn’t enough. If your drains become clogged, try the following DIY tips:

• Grab a Plunger: Plungers aren’t just useful for clogged toilets – they can also clean drains by sucking up hair and other debris by placing them securely over the drain and plunging away!
• Use Natural Solutions: When it comes to removing drain clogs, harsh chemicals can be more harmful than helpful. Try pouring boiling water down the drain instead, or try mixing 3 cups baking soda with 1 cup vinegar and then pouring boiling water down the drain.
• Use Your Hands: Whenever you have a drain screen installed, be sure to remove any debris it catches to prevent clogs. Get your hands dirty or grab a pair of gloves to remove the clog manually.

These tried-and-true methods will save you from having to call your local plumber. In the event that you can’t clear your drain clog with DIY trickery, Southeast Plumbing Solutions offers the professional assistance you need.