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