Best way to unclog the shower drain?

Question

Hi is bleach the best way to unclog shower drains or do I need to hire someone to clean them properly?

Scott · Accepted Answer

Best way will have to be by hand. Most shower wastes have a removable top and then a small cup that can be taken out and cleaned. It’s usually hair that needs to be physically pulled out. Detergents won’t dissolve the hair. If your unsure I would hire someone like myself to show you.

Stephen · Answer

Usually that doesn't work. You should be able to remove the top access of the shower drain and remove a plastic part that allows you to clear any blockage (usually hair in a shower)

Cameron · Answer

I would recommend that you phone a professional 
Plumber to sort your problem out as bleach will only clean the drain

Keith · Answer

If you want to have a go yourself you could try a plunger but why is it clogged apart from the obvious or is there a problem with the waste?

Colin · Answer

There is usually a cup under the cover and you can usually take it out and clean it.

Mark · Answer

I would first try a good quality drain unblocked Wilkos due a few different one. If not and you can source some try caustic soda.

Dan · Answer

If you buy a pump plunger or you can use acid one shot but be careful and read instructions

Mitchell · Answer

Hi
Cheap bleach can often make a blockage worse. And stay away from mr muscle
Proper strength drain cleaner may work but as it's probably hair that has clogged the best way to clear it is to get someone out
Many thanks
Mitch
MW GAS AND PLUMBING

Chris · Answer

Hi, if is filled with hair, it will require someone to take the trap our for a proper cleaning. Otherwise may work with bleach. Good luck!

David · Answer

Hire a professional that can remove the shower trap and clean both that and the waste pipework property.

Best way to unclog the shower drain?

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