We’ve discovered a great tool!
Our shower has been draining very poorly lately. We don’t like Draino because of how very toxic it is, and so F. had the brilliant idea to buy a flexible grabber from the local auto parts store to shove down the drain and grab the gunk. It was $7.50, and took care of the problem in about 10 seconds! No chemicals involved, and the water drains like a charm now!
Look at the gross clog I pulled out!!!
Grossest thing I've encountered in a long time.
Since we always keep a mesh screen over our drain, I’m afraid some of that is from previous tenants — which is something I am NOT going to think about, so let’s move on, shall we…
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Here’s the flexible grabber tool. Sort of like a syringe, you push down on the top, and the little claw comes out the bottom. Of course we tested it first on each other’s fingers…and it has quite a grip!
Flexible grabber claw tool
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Oh and here’s the screen we keep over the drain — an essential preventive measure! We also have one in the kitchen since we don’t have a garbage disposal.
I’ve heard of other preventive methods to keep your drains clear, like using baking soda and vinegar, and also pouring boiling water down the drain each day. Do you have any tricks up your sleeve to share?
oh that’s so gross!
That truly is a BRILLIANT idea!!! F. gets a point for SUCH creative thinking 🙂 hehe. I want to go out and get one!
JE…but it is the reality of drains! Great solution F., better than our bottle brush idea-talk about gross!