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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 3: Clean out the drain with a wire.
To remove hair from the drain, first use a screwdriver to unscrew the drain cover. Remove the drain cover. Cut a piece of wire from an old coat hanger using wire cutters. Bend the wire at the end to form a hook. Insert the hook into the drain and slide it along the side of the drain pipe. Try to hook under any blockages to lift them out. Avoid pushing blockages further into the drain.
Lift the blockage out with the wire hook.

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Avoid using caustic chemicals to clear clogged drains. They can damage both the septic system and the environment.

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