How often should you clean a shower drain?

• <div><p>Even if the shower drain doesn’t seem clogged or dirty, plan to clean it out about once per month—or more frequently if you or your family shed a lot of hair. It’s a good practice to remove any hair from the drain on a daily basis, as hair can accumulate fast and cause clogs in no time. You may also want to have a plumber thoroughly clean the drains in your home once every six months.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2023
They forgot to clear one of our downspouts/ drains but they did come back and correct for it. Overall good work.
Finest Chimney Sweep
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Reviewed in October 2016
The tech came out and did a tune up of the system and cleaned out the drain line. The dripping stopped and fixed the problem.
Air, Plumbing & Heating Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in November 2011
They came to give an estimate promptly and came just when they promised to do the work. It was done efficiently and they cleaned up well afterward. When nothing could be done to unblock drain, they suggested possible options, both quite elaborate, and did not push to do them; rather we...
Metro Drainage Pros LLP
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Reviewed in July 2008
They came on time and worked in a timely fashion. They were knowledgeable and very professional. They cleaned the drain and were gone. They did a good clean up job.
Sparkle Drain Cleaning
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Reviewed in September 2007
They had come out to clear a stopped up toilet drain. We found out that it was not the drain, it was the toilet. They were very courteous and friendly. They answered all our questions. I will call them again for plumbing needs.
My Plumber Heating Cooling & Electrical
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Doe's Plumbing

12424 Ronald Beall Rd

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12424 Ronald Beall Rd

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8024 Tyson Oaks Circle

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No. You should dispose of all oil-based finishing products through a local hazardous waste program. Not only can oil-based finishes be hazardous for the environment if disposed of in the sink, but they can cause clogs in your pipes and stop up your drains. Most municipal garbage or waste disposal companies have a specific location or pick-up schedule for hazardous materials, so that’s your best bet to get rid of excess finishing products.

Even if the shower drain doesn’t seem clogged or dirty, plan to clean it out about once per month—or more frequently if you or your family shed a lot of hair. It’s a good practice to remove any hair from the drain on a daily basis, as hair can accumulate fast and cause clogs in no time. You may also want to have a plumber thoroughly clean the drains in your home once every six months.

Professional tools include drain snakes, hydro jets, cameras for line inspection, and enzymatic or chemical cleaners for dissolution.

To keep your toilet from clogging, you can use less toilet paper. You can also use a liquid toilet plunger to break up any clogs and keep the toilet drain and pipes clear. When it comes to a clogged toilet, the best route is prevention by using less toilet paper and making sure the mechanisms are all working properly.

Costs vary by severity and access requirements. Typical pricing ranges from $100 to $350, increasing with complexity or for emergency services.

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