Welcome To Mr Speedy Plumbing Service! News & Media Careers Coupons Home Residential Plumbing Commercial Plumbing Specials About Locations (323) 928-3006 SHEDULE SERVICE 4 Ways to Remove Hair Clogs From Your Drain Imagine taking a shower or a nice relaxing bath, just to see the water not draining and spoiling your fun. Out of all reasons why your water is not draining properly, there is one, the yuckiest of them all- your drain is full of hair. Another problem with hair clogs, besides being gross, is that they are impossible to dissolve without chemicals. But if you use strong chemicals you are risking damaging your pipes, so how do you choose? Types of Hair Moustache Hair You may be thinking that the only culprit for hair clogs may be long hair, but mustache hair is just as equally dangerous. Because shaving usually includes heavy and thick shaving foam, there are more chances of hair sticking together and creating a clog. Long Hair If you have long hair or you live with someone with long hair, you know by now that they are inescapable. And you can bet most of them will end up in your drains, weaving themselves into a thick mass of soap, hair, and oils nearly impossible to dispose of Pet Hair If you have a dog or a cat, their hair can easily get into your drains too. But with their hair being a lot shorter but thinner, the hair clogs from these types of hair are much harder to break. How Are Hair Clogs Created? Hair, by itself, is not a problem, but there are other factors that in combination with hair create a perfect recipe for a clog. As hair tends to collect in balls and is quite sticky when wet, other substances latch on easily onto it- soap, shampoo, grease, and oil. The situation gets even stickier if you have hard water since hard water creates a sticky soap scum, especially hard to get rid of. How to Get Rid Of Hair Clogs? There are many methods of unclogging hair clogged drains and here are some of them: 1. Baking Soda and Vinegar A DIY favorite and ultimate combination of baking soda and vinegar can clean almost anything in your home. That includes hair clogs. Boil some water in a kettle and pour the boiling water down the drain. While waiting (approximately 1 minute or 2), mix one cup of vinegar with one-quarter cup of baking soda, then pour it down the drain. You will hear something happening down there, but don’t be alarmed. This is what we want. Repeat the process after 15 minutes and run the water to see if your drain is unclogged. 2. Baking Soda and Salt In case of vinegar doesn’t work, replace it with salt. Mix a cup of baking soda and a half cup of salt then pour it down the drain. Leave it overnight and in the morning pour two cups of boiling water down the drain. Flush away and see if there is any progress. 3. Bleach While we are not a big advocate of chemicals, bleach is the only one we would advise you to use for unclogging. It won’t do any damage to your pipes and at the same time, it would dissolve the hair. Sip a cup of bleach (liquid) into the drain and leave it for half an hour. Flush away and if you notice that water flow is better, but not great, pour another cup of bleach. IMPORTANT: Protect your eyes with goggles and skin with gloves before handling bleach. 4. Auger or a Plumber’s Snake If all else fails, use the old and tested method of mechanically removing the clog with a plumbers snake. If you don’t know how to handle a snake, there are millions of tutorials online and you will see it is a pretty easy job. But in case you are unsure, call a local Los Angeles plumber and they will unclog your pipes in no time. Latest Articles Benefits of Energy-Efficient Plumbing March 29, 2021 When it comes to smart living, many people wouldn’t think plumbing can change your day-to-day life for the better. But those who have cracked the Read More » 4 Ways to Remove Hair Clogs From Your Drain March 26, 2021 Imagine taking a shower or a nice relaxing bath, just to see the water not draining and spoiling your fun. Out of all reasons why Read More » Tankless Water Heater: Should You Really Have One? November 3, 2020 We underestimate sometimes the amount of luxury the modern age brings us with things like having hot water available at all times. So, naturally, when Read More » MR. SPEEDY& Rooter Inc. Expert plumbing and drain cleaning services for residential and commercial customers in California, with thousands of satisfied customers 3130 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023 7905 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048 Our Services Sewer Line Repair Residential Plumbing Commercial Plumbing Emergency Plumbing Repairs Water Heater Services Bathroom Plumbing Quick Links Home Locations About Specials Faqs Plumbing Tips Plumbing Service Get Free Estimate (323) 928-3006 "When You Need Us, We're There" Emergency Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Services. Copyright © 2021. All rights reserved. Powered By Mr Speedy Plumbing