BLOCKED DRAINS: HAIR CLOGS

Nothing is worse than standing in ankle-deep, dirty water thanks to a pesky hair clog in your shower drain. No matter what you do, you just can’t keep the hair from clumping together and causing your drains to slow to a painful crawl. Before you grab a razor and begin taking drastic measures, there are plenty of steps you can take to prevent hair clogs in your drains and eliminate them effectively when they do occur. Find out what you can do to fight against hair clogs in your drains by reading the blog below!

How to Avoid Hair Clogs in Your Drain

The best way to stop any problem from happening is taking precautionary measures to mitigate its likelihood. Our expert plumbing professionals have seen it all, and we know the best techniques to use in order to prevent hair clogs in your drains. Some easy prevention measures include

Drain Cover Installation: Purchase a drain screen from any hardware or home goods store and place one in every shower or 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: This takes a bit of family coordination to accomplish. Simply close all bathtub and shower drains and sink drains, fill each tub or sink with warm water, and have someone standing next to each drain and toilet in the home. At the same time, everyone should open their drains and flush the toilets to flush all the drains at once.

These three prevention methods can keep you from pulling your hair out over clogged drains in the home. However, even the most careful individuals can still fall victim to slow-moving drains caused by hair clogs. Luckily, there are actions you can take for safe removal without having to call in a professional.

REMOVING HAIR CLOGS FROM YOUR DRAINS

Sometimes prevention just doesn’t do the trick. When a clog takes control of your home’s drains, try the following DIY removal tricks

Flush Your Drains: This takes a bit of family coordination to accomplish. Simply close all bathtub and shower drains and sink drains, fill each tub or sink with warm water, and have someone standing next to each drain and toilet in the home. At the same time, everyone should open their drains and flush the toilets to flush all the drains at once.

Flush Your Drains: This takes a bit of family coordination to accomplish. Simply close all bathtub and shower drains and sink drains, fill each tub or sink with warm water, and have someone standing next to each drain and toilet in the home. At the same time, everyone should open their drains and flush the toilets to flush all the drains at once.

Flush Your Drains: This takes a bit of family coordination to accomplish. Simply close all bathtub and shower drains and sink drains, fill each tub or sink with warm water, and have someone standing next to each drain and toilet in the home. At the same time, everyone should open their drains and flush the toilets to flush all the drains at once.

These tried-and-true methods can help you avoid scheduling an appointment with your local plumber. But, even if your drain clog can’t be fixed through DIY tricks, Sewer Surgeon has the professional team you need to get the job done once and for all.

Hairy Situation: Three Steps To Unclogging Your Drain Chemical-Free

It’s the season for entertaining and unless you have a family full of bald uncles, your drains will be working overtime and might have you pulling your family’s locks out of your shower. Here’s what you can do to try to clear that hair clog without using harsh chemicals.
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While a tangled mess in your drain is better than having your relatives tangle over politics at the dinner table, solving the problem with chemicals isn’t good for your pipes or the environment. In addition to hair, all the hair products your relatives brought to fix their tresses—like gels and mousses—attach to the trapped hair, clumping up an already hairy situation.

Instead of reaching for a caustic chemical, the solution might be in your pantry.

THE HIDDEN HOME REMEDY FOR CLOGGED DRAINS

Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is a natural compound that can dissolve mineral deposits and organic materials. It has disinfectant properties that can fight odor-causing bacteria and fungi— \that means it is up to the task of managing that mangled hair.

5 easy steps to use baking soda to unclog a drain:

• Unclogging a hair-clogged drain using baking soda will require baking soda, white vinegar, and hot water.
• Measure one cup of baking soda and pour it down the drain. Immediately follow the baking soda with one cup of vinegar down the drain.
• Watch for a fizzing in the drain and five minutes after the fizzing stops, flush the drain with two quarts of hot water.
• Repeat this process until the clog clears.
• For a stubborn clog, try pouring a cup of baking soda and a half cup of salt down the drain and let the mixture stay in the drain overnight before flushing it with two cups of boiling water.

The good news is these natural methods will not harm your pipes nor the environment. In fact, it’s a good idea to use this process as regular maintenance for your drains.

THE SECRET TO KEEPING YOUR DRAINS HAIR-FREE

The best way to clear hair-clogged drains is to avoid getting them clogged in the first place! Running the tap during shaving, brushing your hair before showering, and keeping the drain screen clean are all things you can do to stop a hair clog before it happens.

There are some clogs that a home remedy may not be able to fix. Clogged drains that become too large for natural solvents can become lodged deeper in your drain than you can clear on your own. The experts at Sewer Surgeon have professional techniques and equipment that can get to the root of the problem, even if those roots are your aunt’s dyed ones.

Conquer Hair Clogs

Hey there, fellow drain warriors! Tired of battling pesky hair clogs that slow down your water flow and ruin your day? Don't worry, you're not alone. Hair clogs are a common household foe, but with the right strategies, you can keep them at bay.

Understanding the Hairy Culprit: Hair clogs happen when loose strands get caught in your drains, forming a tangled mess that blocks the water's path. Shower drains are especially prone to these clogs because of all the hair we shed while washing and let's not forget about hair products like shampoo and conditioner, which can add to the buildup.

Prevention is Key: The best way to avoid hair clogs is to stop them before they start. Here's how: Install drain strainers in all your sinks and showers. They're like little hair traps that catch loose strands before they can enter the pipes. Clean them regularly to keep them working their magic.

Unclogging Techniques:

Try pouring boiling water down the drain. The heat can help dissolve hair buildup.
Plunge the drain to create suction that can dislodge the clog.
If all else fails, it's time to call in the pros. A plumber can use special tools like hydro-jetting to clean your pipes thoroughly and get rid of any lingering hair.

WHEN TO CONTACT A PLUMBING PROFESSIONAL

If you’ve tried every trick in the book and you’re still not getting the relief you need from clogged drains in your home, Sewer Surgeon has your back. Our team is specially trained to use the most sophisticated, long-lasting drain removal techniques to provide you with reliable, functional plumbing in your home.

Contact our team to schedule drain clog removal today!

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