{"id":1616,"date":"2019-10-09T12:27:50","date_gmt":"2019-10-09T16:27:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=1616"},"modified":"2019-10-16T16:06:52","modified_gmt":"2019-10-16T20:06:52","slug":"quick-guide-to-unclogging-your-bathtub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/quick-guide-to-unclogging-your-bathtub\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Guide to Unclogging Your Bathtub"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When your ankles are underwater, you can\u2019t feel really good about your shower experience. Accordingly, wiping away a residual dark ring around the perimeter of the tub is not something anyone wants to add to their daily bathing routine. Fortunately, with a quick unclogging, your bathtub will be a place of tranquility once again. Worried about the process? Don\u2019t be; unclogging a bathtub drain is really simple so long as you have the right supplies and knowledge. You can even appoint your preteens and teens to do the job for you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Continue below to learn what you need and how to get started, as well as, what to do if your bathtub drain is too clogged to fix yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Bathroom-Plumber-Repair-Indianapolis-IN-1-e1570638376749.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Bathroom Plumbing Service 317-784-1870\" class=\"wp-image-1618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Bathroom-Plumber-Repair-Indianapolis-IN-1-e1570638376749.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Bathroom-Plumber-Repair-Indianapolis-IN-1-e1570638376749-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Bathroom-Plumber-Repair-Indianapolis-IN-1-e1570638376749-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Indianapolis Bathroom Plumbing Service 317-784-1870<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Will Need:<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u2711 4-in-1 Screw Driver<br>\u2711 Drain Auger (<em>or wire coat hanger<\/em>)<br>\u2711 Rubber Gloves<br>\u2711 Trash Bag<br>\u2711 Baking Soda<br>\u2711 Distilled White Vinegar<br>\u2711 Boiling Water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions:<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2776 Start by removing your bathtub stopper. If it is a plug,\nthen you can move onto the next step. To remove a drop stopper (the kind you\ntwist and push-in), use a Philips head screwdriver. You\u2019ll find the screw\nunderneath the stopper head, on the shaft. For push and lock stoppers (push in\nto close and push in to open), you will just need to unscrew the stopper using\nyour fingers. Then remove the shaft using your screw driver. Be sure to set\nyour stoppers off to the side somewhere safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2777 Put on your rubber gloves and peek into the drain. You\nwill most likely see a clump of hair or some slimy residue. This is normal.\nGrab your drain auger and trash bag. And get ready to dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2778 Insert the drain auger into the bathtub drain as far down\nas it will go. Then pull it up and out all the way. This may take a few tries.\nBut don\u2019t give up. It will fit down there. You can help release some of the\nclog by pouring a small amount of liquid dish soap into the drain. It can help\nto loosen the debris and allow the auger to reach farther. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2779 Place the removed debris into your trash bag, and\ncontinue to repeat step 3 until you can no longer bring anything back up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u277a Pour a homemade drain cleaner down the drain and follow its instructions. To use your own, pour 1 cup baking soda into the drain, followed by 2 cups of boiling water. Then pour another cup of baking soda into the drain followed by 1 cup of white vinegar. Cover the drain, allow it to sit for several minutes, and then rinse with 2 more cups of boiling water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u277b Replace your bathtub stopper. <strong>And now you are done!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"background-color:#e5f4fa\" class=\"has-background has-medium-font-size\">\u2728 If the clog persists or turns out to be too severe, contact\na licensed plumber right away. They have the tools and training to deliver safe\nand effective solutions at a fair price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Indianapolis Plumbing Service to Trust<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call Weilhammer Plumbing Co. Inc. at 317-784-1870<\/strong> when you need a licensed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/plumbing-services\/other-plumbing-services.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">bathroom plumbing services<\/a> in Indianapolis at an affordable price. We offer a wide range of standard and master plumber services for both residential and commercial properties. We also offer free estimates, free plumbing advice, and even free haul-away for old plumbing appliances like water heaters, water softeners, sump pumps, and more. Request a free estimate, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/1-Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-1024x145.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/1-Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-1024x145.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/1-Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-300x42.png 300w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/1-Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-768x108.png 768w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/1-Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana.png 1388w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When your ankles are underwater, you can\u2019t feel really good about your shower experience. Accordingly, wiping away a residual dark ring around the perimeter of the tub is not something anyone wants to add to their daily bathing routine. Fortunately, &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/quick-guide-to-unclogging-your-bathtub\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1618,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[122,51,88,3,2],"tags":[699,177,81,162,14,52,698],"class_list":["post-1616","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-clogged-drains","category-plumbers","category-plumbing-pipes","category-plumbing-repair","category-plumbing-service","tag-clogged-bathtub-drain-help","tag-clogged-drain-repair","tag-clogged-drains","tag-fix-a-clogged-drain","tag-indianapolis-plumbing-services","tag-plumber-indianapolis","tag-unclog-bathtub"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1616","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1616"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1616\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1620,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1616\/revisions\/1620"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1618"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1616"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1616"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1616"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}