By yarrow
eHow.com
It can be frustrating to have a clogged tub drain. The water backs up and makes it practically impossible to clean the tub. This article will show you how easy it is to unclog a tub drain without using chemicals. You can also use this method to unclog a sink drain.
The first step to unclog a tub drain is to remove the drain cover. Some are very easy to remove and just pop out. Some drain covers may need to be unscrewed. It’s likely that if you have a clogged tub drain that your drain cover is already missing. In this case proceed to step two.
Grabbing the Zip it tool by the small handle, place the pointy end into the clogged drain. Feed the Zip it tool into the clogged drain until the handle is at the drain opening. If you can not get the tool all the way in due to the clog, just push it as far as it will go, follow the rest of the steps and then repeat the process to finish unclogging the tub drain.
Wiggle the Zip it tool while it is inserted into the clogged tub drain. Wiggling the tool will help it grab the clog and pull it out. When you pull out the Zip it, be sure to pull it out slowly. The teeth of the tool grab the clog and pull it out of the drain.