Can short hair clog a drain?

• <div><p>Yes, short hair can clog a drain. While you might be tempted to blame the long-haired people living with you for a clogged drain, hair—no matter the length—can combine with soap scum and leftover shampoo to create a perfect storm of sticky mess that can cause your drain to slow down. </p></div>

How do you prevent sewer gas from coming out of a shower drain?

• <div><p>The P-trap (or S-trap in older homes) under your shower is designed to prevent sewer gas from coming back up, so you shouldn’t normally experience <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/shower-drain-smells-like-sewage.htm">foul odors coming from your shower drain</a>. If you do, the vent stack that introduces air into your plumbing system may be clogged, or you may have a more severe sewer main blockage. In either case, hire a plumber to fix the issue for you.</p></div>

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Last update on October 24, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
The cleaning was great!
UNIQUE Hands Cleaning Services
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Reviewed in December 2023
Very professional and fast will definitely use them again !!!!!! Hire this company for all your cleaning services needed !!!
RT Cleaning Company LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
Very friendly, professional, and helpful. Cleaned up well after work. Would hire again.
I'm So Handy Home Services
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Reviewed in August 2017
He doesn't usually do house cleaning with people in the house. He came out and they helped me get my house together. What they usually do is cleaning a house that is already vacated. They cleaned the carpet, mopped the floors, and cleaned the baseboards. That kind of stuff. They do a lot of...
Robinson Janitorial Specialist
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Reviewed in January 2017
Cleaned my whole house and it smelled wonderful when she left !!
A Plus House Cleaning
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Reviewed in January 2016
John cleaned 2 rooms of historic carpeting. It turn out beautifully.
Armstrong Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in September 2013
friendly staff, car cleaned inside & out, no problems encountered
MR BUBBLES CARWASH
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Reviewed in August 2013
Very professional. Drained out the water, removed the two units and put in the new ones without any problems. I have had trouble with providers in the past and they were recommended by our gas company. We did not compare prices with anyone else. We did not call anyone else. Not sure if the...
Mid Mississippi Heating & Cooling / Raymond
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Reviewed in November 2011
DRAIN STILL WON'T DRAIN RIGHT. STILL NEEDS TO BE FIXED.
Harold Browning Plumbing
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Tate Construction, LLC

Tate Construction, LLC

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"Nathan was awesome! He arrived early, hauled away our concrete pieces, leveled out the area after removing the concrete, and was very kind and professional as to not destroy our yard. Totally impressed and will refer him to others!"

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Precision Services LLC

120 Road 373

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Precision Services LLC

120 Road 373

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Here at Precision Services we offer many Services like kitchen and bathroom remodeling, interior and exterior painting, roofing, flooring, trim installation, doors and windows. Our customers needs come first and we provide the best experience and satisfactory.

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3014 MS-6

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Magic Rooter is a plumbing company with 3 experts all having no less than 40 years experience each. We have a licensed master plumber, as well as 2 second generation wastewater and sewer contractors, with a combined 80 years experience with vast knowledge of all Mississippi approved sewer treatment systems. With our expertise in the sewer and plumbing fields you can rest assured that any and all of your plumbing needs will be handled professionally and personally for your peace of mind.

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C & S Plumbing Co

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Triton Construction Company

3072 County Road 41

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3072 County Road 41

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10 years of experience

Triton Construction Company has 3 employees! We have a page on Facebook where are pictures of our jobs are it is under Triton Construction Company! We love helping people for a cheap and reasonable price. Thanks and have a great day!!!

Southern Sewer And Drain

56 Shorty Burgess Road

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56 Shorty Burgess Road

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Locally owned and operated, family plumbing services dedicated to providing all customers with Quality and Dependable customer service. We do it all, The complete plumbing service.

Delta Van Lines Inc

2221 Forsyth Rd

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26 years of experience

Delta Van Lines one of the most trusted Nationwide movers provides the first-class treatment that your belongings deserve. Our moving company offers a variety of moving services that can be customized based on your specific requirements. Are you looking for a local or state-to-state moving solution? Choose Delta Van Lines to ensure your moving experience is absolutely smooth and free from any kind of stress or confusion. If you are looking for someone to facilitate a residential or corporate relocation or a local or long distance move, Delta Van Lines is the name you can count on for impeccable quality of moving services Here at Delta Van Lines, customer satisfaction is our number one priority. We look forward to assisting you with all your moving needs! Call us today for a free quote at 800-544-1380

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S & S Enterprises Plumbing LLC

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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

A sewage smell in your crawl space is usually from a damaged or clogged pipe leaking sewer gasses or actual sewage underneath your home, but there are some other common causes. Moisture, from poor or damaged encapsulation or a malfunctioning sump pump, can harbor mold and bacteria, causing a musty smell. Pests can also get stuck in your crawl space and die, which causes a sewage-like odor.

Yes, short hair can clog a drain. While you might be tempted to blame the long-haired people living with you for a clogged drain, hair—no matter the length—can combine with soap scum and leftover shampoo to create a perfect storm of sticky mess that can cause your drain to slow down.

The P-trap (or S-trap in older homes) under your shower is designed to prevent sewer gas from coming back up, so you shouldn’t normally experience foul odors coming from your shower drain. If you do, the vent stack that introduces air into your plumbing system may be clogged, or you may have a more severe sewer main blockage. In either case, hire a plumber to fix the issue for you.

Regardless of the drain cleaner type you choose to use, they all work through chemical reactions that create heat. Thanks to the heat, the clogged hair begins to dissolve until it is able to be flushed away. To avoid clogs in your drain due to hair, use hair catchers and empty them out after every shower.

No, it is not advisable to spray pesticides down the drain in your home. Most drinking water and wastewater treatment systems are not properly equipped to remove pesticides. Should pesticides infiltrate waterways, they can cause harm to plants, fish, or other living things. In most areas, pouring pesticides down the drain is illegal due to the potential harm it causes.

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