Open your drain stopper.
Clean out bathtub drain.
This video will show you a quick and easy w.
Clean any hair and debris from the drain bail.
How to clean a drain with vinegar and baking soda.
Use pliers if necessary to pull the plate linkage rods and stopper out from behind the tub.
Next we will cover how to replace a bathtub drain.
If you plan to reuse the existing drain stopper and drain basket clean those pieces as well.
Deodorizing your bathtub drain.
Next pull the drain assembly out of the overflow pipe.
Read the instructions on the back of the cleaner.
Then clean the linkage and stopper and run water down the drain to flush it out.
Hit the switch on your tub or unscrew the.
Clean the drain opening with a sponge and either a bathroom cleaner or a 50 50 blend of vinegar and baking soda.
If the drain has an internal stopper simply unscrew the overflow plate and pull the linkage and stopper up and out.
Buy a chemical drain cleaner from the store.
Start by removing the screws on the drain s overflow escutcheon plate.
Remove your drain stopper.
Flushing the drain with boiling water.
Using chemical drain cleaners 1.
How to clean a bathtub drain method 1 of 4.
Tubs have different types of drain stoppers.
To clean tough residue from a bathroom sink drain using natural ingredients start by pouring a half gallon of boiling water in the drain.
The heat will help break up the debris.
These are the manufacturer s instructions and all drain cleaners.
Chemical drain cleaners unclog drains with chemicals such as potassium.
Occasionally the linkage is out of adjustment and the stopper doesn t open far enough from its seat to allow a good flow.
Some of the old seal may remain so remove any residue with a plastic putty knife.
Remove any standing.
About once or twice a year my bathtub drain gets clogged up with hair and debris and starts draining very slowly.
You may also want to plunge the drain a few times to further loosen any blockages.