The hardware store shelves are lined with gelatinous bottles promising to dissolve hair in seconds. And technically, they do work—by using sulfuric acid or lye to essentially burn the clog away. The problem? They are often a temporary fix. They eat through the hair but leave a sludge behind, and if they don't clear the clog, you are now left with a drain full of toxic, caustic soup that you have to physically dive into.
We need to address the elephant in the room: Drano. how to clean shower drain clogged with hair
Before we dive into the solutions, it's helpful to understand why shower drains get clogged with hair in the first place. Here are a few reasons: The hardware store shelves are lined with gelatinous
For less than $5, you can buy a simple metal or plastic mesh basket that sits over your drain. It catches the hair before it enters the dark labyrinth of your plumbing. They are often a temporary fix