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How to Unclog a Blocked Tub Drain

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Tub drains may clog from time to time, but unclogging them is an easy process with a few quick solutions.
Step 1: Remove the bathtub drain lever.
Use a screwdriver to remove the screws that fasten the bathtub drain lever to the tub. Pull the drain mechanism up and out of the overflow hole in the tub.
Unscrew and remove the drain lever mechanism.

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