When it comes to maintaining bathtubs, many people don’t realize that the hair they shed when shampooing and conditioning can build up with other residue and clog up their drains. Not only can this cause water to rise annoyingly above your ankles when you shower, but it is unsanitary and potentially harmful to your bathtub drains. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to prevent your bathtub from clogging up with hair.
Get a Hair Catcher
One of the easiest things you can do is purchase a mesh hair catcher. Sold at most hardware and general department stores, these simple contraptions fit over the drain ad collect the hair that attempts to pass through. To maintain their effectiveness, you just need to remove the hair after every shower and throw it away. Although some small hairs may still mix with residue like soap scum and make their way through the drain, hair catchers greatly minimize the chance of a bathroom hair clog by keeping out the largest (and most troublesome) wads of hair.
Pour Hot Water
Another simple preventative measure involves regularly pouring boiling water down the drain. Here’s what you need to do: after pouring about a cup of boiling water down the drain, run some warm water for around three to five minutes, or until you see that the water is going down freely and not backing up into your bathtub. Doing so every few weeks will help keep your drain free of hairs and prevent larger clogs from developing.
Use Biodegradable Enzymes
If you’re looking for a more heavy-duty measure, though, you should look into buying biodegradable enzymes. Unlike bleach, which many websites incorrectly recommend using, biodegradable enzymes eat through the hair, disintegrating it quickly. All you have to do keep you drains free of hair is pour a cup of the liquid down the drain every couple of months. Bathtub hair clogs are gross, annoying, and unsanitary, but it’s easier to prevent the problem now than to deal with pulling big chunks of hair out of your drain later. If you need further assistance, or are interested in acquiring professional plumbing products to assist with your bathtub drain, call CW Service Pros today to see which products are best for your home.