- 1). Use a plunger. Make sure the base of the plunger completely covers the shower drain. Allow enough water in the tub to cover the base of the plunger. Pump the handle roughly a dozen times. Check the water flow. If the drain is still clogged, repeat the process.
- 2). Use a cable auger. Snake the cable into the overflow tube by cranking the handle, allowing roughly 30 inches. Keep snaking the cable despite the initial resistance. Recoil the auger after 30 inches. Run the water on it’s hottest setting to allow 3 to 5 gallons to pass through the drain.
- 3). Use a natural clog removal solution. Pour a cup of baking soda down the drain. Follow this with a cup of vinegar and immediately cover the drain with a drain stopper. Wait 15 to 30 minutes. Remove the stopper and pour a pot of boiling water down the drain. The baking soda-vinegar solution works to break down any clogs and the hot water flushes it through.
- 4). Call a professional if the drain fails to clear or the leaks continue. The source of the problem may be something more serious.
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