How To Unclog Bathtub Drain Full Of Hair?

Remove the drain stopper

Pull out visible hair with needle-nose pliers, tweezers, or a bent wire hook

Use a drain snake or zip tool to reach deeper hair clogs

Rotate and pull the snake back out to remove the hair

Repeat until the snake comes out mostly clean

Flush the drain with hot water

Pour baking soda into the drain

Add white vinegar

Let it sit for 15 to 30 minutes

Flush again with hot water

Remove the overflow plate and use the snake from that opening if needed

Clean the stopper and drain cover before reinstalling

Use a plunger if water is standing in the tub

Avoid using chemical drain cleaners if possible

Install a hair catcher to prevent future clogs

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