Bathtub Stopped Up (2024)

As soap reacts with minerals in water, it forms a sticky residue that coats the inside of pipes, trapping other debris.

Use a plastic drain snake (like a Zip-It) or a bent wire hanger to fish out the hairball. bathtub stopped up

To avoid future bathtub clogs:

Often, the "clog" is just gunk stuck to the stopper mechanism itself. 2. The Plunger Method As soap reacts with minerals in water, it

Depending on your tub, you may need to lift and turn, unscrew, or remove a trip-lever plate. Hair strands snag on the drain assembly and

The #1 cause of bathtub clogs. Hair strands snag on the drain assembly and knit together over time.

For less than $5, a plastic “Zip-It” tool is a game-changer. Insert the barbed strip into the drain, push down gently, then pull up. It will snag and remove deep hair and sludge. Repeat 2-3 times. You’ll be amazed (and grossed out).