Slow draining shower? Water hanging around in the sink? A slightly suspicious smell coming from the plughole?
You might have a hair problem.
October marks Unblocktober, making it the perfect time to tackle one of those household jobs that's very easy to ignore, until the water stops going down.
Why does hair block drains?
Every time you shower, wash your hair or use the bathroom sink, loose strands can make their way down the plughole.
On their own, a few strands might not seem like much. But over time, hair can combine with soap scum and other build-up inside your pipes.
The result? Water starts draining more slowly and, if left untreated, you could eventually be dealing with a blocked plughole.
What are the signs of a blocked plughole?
The earlier you spot a problem, the easier it is to tackle.
Keep an eye, and nose, out for:
- Water draining more slowly than usual
- Water collecting around your feet in the shower
- Unpleasant smells coming from the drain
- Gurgling noises
- Water taking longer to disappear from the sink or bath
If you've noticed any of these, it could be time to show your plughole some attention.
How do you get rid of hair in a drain?
You could reach for the rubber gloves and start pulling it out yourself...
Or you could Vamoosh it.
Vamoosh Plughole Unblocker is specifically formulated to dissolve hair and soap scum, tackling two of the common culprits behind bathroom blockages.
And because it's bleach-free, you can tackle the problem without that strong bleach smell taking over the bathroom.
How can you prevent hair from blocking a drain?
Prevention is always easier than dealing with a completely blocked plughole.
Try:
- Catching loose hair. Remove visible hair from around your shower or bath after washing rather than letting it disappear down the drain.
- Keeping an eye on drainage speed. If water starts draining more slowly than usual, don't ignore it.
- Cleaning plugholes regularly. Tackling hair and build-up before it becomes a major blockage can save you a much less pleasant job later. Vamoosh can help with that!