Bathtub Stopped Up Today

Most bathtub clogs are DIY-fixable with a $5 snake and 15 minutes of patience. Save the plumber’s number for the real emergencies.

For less than $5, a plastic “Zip-It” tool is a game-changer. Insert the barbed strip into the drain, push down gently, then pull up. It will snag and remove deep hair and sludge. Repeat 2-3 times. You’ll be amazed (and grossed out). bathtub stopped up

Take off the drain cover (usually one screw). Use a pair of needle-nose pliers or a hooked wire to pull out the wet, gunky hairball that’s sitting right there. Gloves recommended. This alone solves 50% of clogs. Most bathtub clogs are DIY-fixable with a $5