If your shower drain is clogged and you don’t have a plunger or a plumber’s snake (also called a drain auger) there’s still hope. You can try using a wire clothes hanger to fish the clog out of the drain.
First straighten out the hanger and make a small hook at one end. Then push the hanger down the drain and see if you can hook the clog. If you can pull the clog up and out of the drain.
If the hanger doesn’t work or if you can’t reach the clog you can try making a simple drain cleaner with household ingredients. Pour 1/2 cup baking soda and 1/2 cup vinegar down the drain then plug the drain with a rag or a stopper. After 15 minutes remove the plug and pour a pot of boiling water down the drain to flush out the clog.
How do you snake a shower drain without a snake?
You can use a drain auger or a plumbers’ snake.
What is a drain auger?
A drain auger is a power tool used to remove clogs from drains.
What is a plumbers’ snake?
A plumbers’ snake is a hand-held power tool used to remove clogs from drains.
How do you use a drain auger?
To use a drain auger you must first remove the drain cover.
Insert the auger into the drain and turn on the power.
Push the auger into the clog and turn off the power.
Withdraw the auger and clean off the end.
Replace the drain cover.
How do you use a plumbers’ snake?
To use a plumbers’ snake you must first remove the drain cover.
Insert the snake into the drain and turn the handle.
Push the snake into the clog and turn the handle to tighten the coil.
Withdraw the snake and clean off the end.
Replace the drain cover.
What are the benefits of using a drain auger?
The benefits of using a drain auger include the ability to remove tougher clogs and the ability to reach further into the drain.
What are the benefits of using a plumbers’ snake?
The benefits of using a plumbers’ snake include the ability to remove most clogs and the ability to do it yourself.
What are the disadvantages of using a drain auger?
The disadvantages of using a drain auger include the potential to damage your pipes and the risk of electric shock.
What are the disadvantages of using a plumbers’ snake?
The disadvantages of using a plumbers’ snake include the potential to damage your pipes and the fact that it can be difficult to use.
Is it better to use a drain auger or a plumbers’ snake?
It depends on the situation.
If you have a tougher clog it is better to use a drain auger.
If you are trying to avoid damaging your pipes it is better to use a plumbers’ snake.
How often should you snake your shower drain?
You should snake your shower drain as needed.
What are the signs that you need to snake your shower drain?
The signs that you need to snake your shower drain include slow drainage water backing up in the shower and bad odors coming from the drain.
What happens if you don’t snake your shower drain?
If you don’t snake your shower drain the clog will get worse and eventually cause your shower to back up.
How do you prevent shower drain clogs?
You can prevent shower drain clogs by using a drain cover and not putting anything down the drain that doesn’t belong there.
What should you do if your shower drain is clogged?
You should try to snake the drain yourself or call a plumber.
