According to the American Academy of Dermatology, you lose between 50-100 hairs every day. While this amount of hair loss is perfectly healthy for your body, it is not good for your plumbing.
PROBLEMS FROM HAIR CLOGS
Loose hairs can quickly clog your shower drain leading to poor drainage, backed-up water, and more serious plumbing issues. Attempting to fix the clog yourself can cause even more damage to your pipes. Follow the instructions on drain cleaner carefully to avoid harming your plumbing or yourself.
Drain snakes can be hard to use too if you don’t know what you are doing. Trust the professionals. If you are having drainage problems in your sink, shower, or bathtub, get help.
If your plumbing is already suffering from clogged hair in your pipes, call the expert plumbers at First Class for help. Contact us online for a free estimate or call us today at (302) 804-1309.
PREVENT THE PROBLEM WITH DRAIN COVERS
To avoid plumbing problems resulting from hair clogs, invest in a drain cover to prevent hair and other objects from escaping down the drain.
VARIETY
Drain covers come in all different shapes, sizes, and colors to fit nearly every size drain in every bathroom and kitchen. Some drain covers are adjustable or multi-functioning to be used in bathroom sinks, kitchen sinks, and in other drains to protect your plumbing in more places.
COST
Drain covers can range in cost from a few dollars to upwards of a hundred dollars. Typical shower or sink covers for a residential home cost around $10-$20. Check for reviews by other customers online to see if the drain cover you want is the right one for you.
Be sure you know the size of your drain when selecting the right one for you. Paying an outrageous amount of money could mean that the drain cover you are purchasing is for an industrial drain that won’t fit your residential shower.
ASK FOR HELP AT THE STORE
Do your research online or ask for help at your neighborhood plumbing supply store like Home Depot, Lowes, or even home supply stores like Bed Bath & Beyond or Walmart.