How to Dissolve Hair in Shower Drain?

Remove the drain cover and pull out any visible hair with a gloved hand, drain snake, or tweezers

Pour boiling water slowly into the drain if your pipes are metal and heat-safe

Add a mixture of baking soda followed by vinegar, let it sit, then flush with hot water

Use an enzyme-based drain cleaner designed to break down organic material

Use a chemical drain opener labeled safe for hair clogs, following the product instructions exactly

Insert a plastic drain cleaning tool or zip-it strip to hook and remove trapped hair

Use a plunger to loosen the clog before flushing the drain

Repeat the cleaning process if needed until the drain flows freely

Avoid mixing different drain chemicals

Wear gloves and ventilate the bathroom when using cleaners

Call a plumber if the clog does not clear or the drain backs up repeatedly

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