If you have long hair, then you know the struggle with hair clogs in the shower. It is a gross and hairy situation. Often times, the problem does not resolve itself just because the hair went down the drain. In fact, hair clogs can travel so far into your pipes that you can’t remove them yourself. Let’s talk about steps you can take to prevent these hairy little nightmares.

Let’s be honest, hair clogs are not just hairballs. There is a combination of factors. Think about all the chemicals that you put in your hair on a daily basis. Gels, waxes, hairspray, colors and more make their way down the drain with those hair strands. Even watered down these substances are still sticky. Your hair, hair care, and soap scum create a perfect recipe for hair clogs. In this article, we’re going to try to prevent hair clogs and talk about removing them.

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Removal

Prevention of hair clogs starts with clean drains. There’re a few different ways to remove debris from drain sites, including hair clogs. We’re going to warn you, what you remove may scare you. For those with weak stomachs, we recommend you sitting this one out and calling a plumbing professional. Let’s get started.

  1. Snaking

Most homeowners are familiar with a drain snake. This flexible piece of plastic has small hooks on its sides that act like fingers catching debris. It is available in most home stores, and if you’re willing to clean it, it is reusable. To use it, the drain snake goes down into the drain as far as it can go. As you pull the snake back up out of the drain you can catch those hair clogs. This process may need to be repeated until the drain is clear.

  1. Drain Cleaners

There are drink cleaners that can dissolve hair and grease trapped in your drain.  this type of removal maybe more beneficial for clogs you can’t reach with a drain snake. Some of these drain cleaners use harsh chemicals to break apart clogs. Always be aware of chemical usage, fumes and hazards around your family. As an example, a drain cleaner specifically meant to attack hair clogs is the Green Gobbler Drain Clog Dissolver. If these chemicals don’t work, it’s definitely time to call a plumber.

Prevention

Prevention is simple. The goal is to keep hair from traveling into the drain. Hair clogs happen most often in the shower. Many of your local stores offer types of hair catchers in their bathroom or plumbing sections. True, you have to clean it every once in a while. But, in the long run it could save your pipes from some hairy issues.

Do you have specific questions regarding your drains? Don’t let your plumbing issues become major problems. Conyers Plumbing has a full range of services to bring expert care to your home or business. Give us a call today.