You know what they say, “Blocked drains lead to blocked minds.” Having a blocked shower drain can be a real hassle as you stand there in ankle-high water. When water stands around your feet, a simple solution is usually available. To get rid of the problem, try one of these methods.

• Hot Water

A simple way to unclog a drain is to pour hot water from a kettle down the drain. Make sure the water from the kettle has been allowed to cool for several minutes before pouring to avoid damaging your plumbing.

• Caustic chemicals

To clear a clogged shower drain, use a plunger. Plunge the drain for about 20 minutes. If this does not work, try pouring hot water into the drain along with a drain-cleaning product. Remember you should avoid using these chemicals frequently, to avoid corrosion and warping of your pipes.

• Baking Soda and White Vinegar

If your shower drain is clogged, try this simple solution: After filling a plastic cup with baking soda, squirt it down the drain. (Remember: Don’t pour it down your drains if you have a septic tank or if you want to avoid fluoride in the water that runs through your pipes.) Then pour in a cup of white vinegar. Let the mixture work for about an hour, and then let the hot water run through the drain.

• Call in the Professionals

Hopefully, our tips have been useful in figuring out what to do with a blocked shower drain. If however they haven’t quite done the trick or you don’t want to attempt the unblocking process yourself it may be time for you to call in the professionals at drain unblocking in London.