Get rid of unruly hair in the drain

After numerous attempts with tweezers, fork and bicycle spoke, we were unfortunately unable to free the clogged by very long hair drain.

The tip:
First dry the drain filter (hair dryer). Place about 10 matches on the drain screen and ignite them. After burning, the hair has dissolved in the air. Just roughly remove the remains of the matches and rinse with water.

Remarks: You should first check if the drain is made of fire-resistant material, otherwise there is a risk of water damage.

Furthermore, you should open the window before lighting, because with a lot of hair but a significant smell development.

How to Unclog a Bathtub Drain -- by Home Repair Tutor | April 2024