It’s always an unfortunate thing when your shower drain becomes clogged. Between hair, the most common cause of clogs, soap scum, shampoo and conditioner residue and (ew) dead skin, it’s something ...

Hopping into a hot and steamy shower only to notice that the water is pooling around your feet makes for a rough way to start the day. The cause is typically a shower drain clogged with hair and soap ...

There’s nothing worse than starting a shower only to find that your feet are swimming in water minutes after you’ve hopped in. A clogged shower drain can wreak havoc in a number of ways, and keeping ...

Scrub the drain's surface. Using a soft-bristled scrub brush or an old toothbrush, clean the drain's surface with a dish soap ...

Indoor plumbing is one of those modern conveniences that you might only fully appreciate if it stops working — like when you realize the dirty dishwater in your kitchen sink isn’t draining. Luckily, ...

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Forget the coat hanger to fish out hair, here's an easy way to clear the drain. April 19, 2010— -- You're in the shower washing up when you notice, "Hmm, the water's getting a little deep here." ...

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A clogged shower drain is annoying any time it happens, but it's even worse when you're in a rush. Instead of pouring harsh ...

Calling a plumber to remove hair from a clogged shower drain can be costly and inconvenient. Fortunately, the best shower drain hair catchers stop your hair from clogging the drain, all while still ...

It's happening again: You're standing in the shower and the water is pooling at your ankles even though you didn’t stop the drain. You've got a blockage, and you're probably wondering how to unclog ...