Unblocking a slow or blocked bath drain
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Most likely cause & what to check
Bath blockages are almost always hair and soap scum. Remove the drain cover (usually prise off or unscrew) and use a drain hook or bent wire to pull out the blockage.
You'll often find a large clump of hair just below the cover — this is the entire blockage in most cases.
If the drain is still slow after clearing visible debris, plunge the drain with a cup plunger.
Pour a kettle of boiling water followed by bicarbonate of soda and white vinegar to dissolve soap residue.
For a deeper blockage, use a drain snake through the drain.
To prevent recurrence: fit a hair-catching drain cover. They're cheap and save a lot of hassle.
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