Blocked Drains Lincoln

Are you tired of dealing with a slow-draining shower in your Lincolnshire home? Hair is one of the most common causes of blocked drains, and showers are particularly prone to clogging due to the amount of hair that falls out during washing. In this article, we'll provide you with some effective methods to unblock your shower drain and get the water flowing freely again.

Before we dive into the solutions, it's essential to understand how hair causes blockages in your shower drain. When hair falls into the drain, it can accumulate and form a thick, impenetrable mat that prevents water from flowing through the pipe. This can lead to slow draining, backups, and even overflow.

A plunger is a simple and effective tool to unblock your shower drain. To use a plunger, follow these steps:

1. Remove any visible hair from the drain cover.
2. Apply a small amount of petroleum jelly to the rim of the plunger to create a tight seal.
3. Place the plunger over the drain and push down slowly and steadily until you feel resistance.
4. Hold the plunger in place for a few seconds, then lift up. Repeat this process several times until the water drains freely.

This method is a natural and non-toxic way to unblock your shower drain. Here's how to do it:

1. Pour 1 cup of baking soda down the drain.
2. Follow with 1 cup of vinegar. The mixture will fizz and foam, helping to break down the hair blockage.
3. Let the mixture sit for a few hours or overnight, then pour hot water down the drain to rinse.

A drain snake is a long, flexible rod that can be inserted into the drain to break up hair blockages. To use a drain snake, follow these steps:

1. Remove any visible hair from the drain cover.
2. Insert the drain snake into the drain and feed it through the pipe until you feel resistance.
3. Rotate the snake as you push it further into the pipe to break up the hair blockage.
4. Remove the snake and rinse the drain with hot water.

To prevent hair from clogging your shower drain in the future, consider the following tips:

• Use a drain screen or filter to catch hair before it goes down the drain.
• Run hot water through the drain on a regular basis to help dissolve any accumulated hair.
• Consider using a natural drain cleaner, such as baking soda and vinegar, on a monthly basis to maintain your drain's health.

If you're not comfortable attempting to unblock your shower drain yourself, or if the blockage persists after trying the above methods, it's time to call in the professionals. At Blocked Drains Lincoln, we offer expert drainage services, including drain unblocking, drain surveys, and drain repairs, to homeowners and businesses across Lincolnshire. Our team of experienced technicians is available 24/7 to provide emergency drainage services, so you can get back to enjoying a hot shower in no time.
Don't let a blocked shower drain ruin your day. Contact us at 01522 412036 to schedule a service appointment and let our team of experts take care of the problem for you.