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    vhofmann Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    #1

    Aug 1, 2007, 07:24 AM
    Slow Shower Drain
    My shower drain drains very, very slowly often rising up to my ankles. Ewww! :( What can I do? DrainO or something like that?
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    Aug 1, 2007, 07:27 AM
    Yeah you can try DrainO. It might be a hair clog that you can reach yourself.
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    Aug 1, 2007, 04:26 PM
    Usually, when it gets to the point of backing up that bad, U need to snake the goo out.

    Hair, shampoo, soap, conditioner slowly build up...

    Snake out the hair, then use a slow drain cleaner to loosen up the goo. Lots of hot water after a good 24 hour "slow drain" cleaner application will flush it out. Experience tells me without the snake, you will see it real soon.

    Hope this helps.
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    Aug 5, 2007, 07:38 AM
    Try using a toilet auger on it. Likely it will be long enough to clear the drain.

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