Even if you clean your tub thoroughly after bathing or showering, clogs will still form in the drain over time. At some point, you will then have to deal with clogged siphon problems. Here are the solutions to fix it.
Water draining very slowly from the shower tray, or draining the tub slowly are sure signs of a clog in the drain. In the majority of cases, the cause is the accumulation of organic residues such as soap or hair in the pipes. By piling up, the plugs gradually reduce the free diameter of the pipes until they are completely blocked. You can bring in a plumber, but his intervention obviously has a cost.
Otherwise, there are also products to unclog, such as those of Tarax, a solution that is both fast and very effective. Five minutes of waiting at most and your pipes will be like new. In addition, you are spoiled for choice between liquid formulas in gel or powder form. The only rule to observe is to scrupulously follow the instructions in the manual. Put on protective gloves when handling. It is also important to leave the window wide open while using and handling the product.
The other equally radical solution to solve this water drainage problem is to attack the problem at the root, namely to dismantle the drain. A task within everyone's reach, since it is very easy to perform but not very appetizing. And to do it, you will only need a pair of cleaning gloves and a bucket. Who knows, maybe you could also find and recover the earring you dropped a long time ago?!
The first thing to do is locate the siphon in the inspection hatch. Place a bucket or basin under the U-shaped pipe to collect the water and residue stored in the siphon. In a clockwise direction, unscrew the base with your hands. Let the tube empty. Don't be surprised, the smell that emanates from it may be a little foul.
To properly clean the plug, you must then detach it completely by loosening the rings that hold it in place. Remove tangles of hair and wash the siphon in warm soapy water. Rinse well then reassemble, taking care to put the seals back in their place. Open the shower or bathtub faucet and check that there is no leak in the tub. This is the assurance that you have correctly replaced the siphon.
Otherwise, faced with standing water, you can always use the good old plumber's plunger. This solution has already proven itself many times over. It may indeed be that the suction associated with the incessant back and forth movement unclogs the siphon. However, to have the maximum pressure remember all the same, if there is any, to block the other drainage holes of the bathtub or the sink.
