How to unclog a drain and mold issues

smaher

All of my post-pregnancy shedding has resulted in a clogged drain.  Anyone know how to unclog it without chemicals?  

On an unrelated note, I can't seem to get rid of mold in my toilet bowl/seat.  I clean every week and it comes back again and again. Thoughts?

hollyfp

I would use a snake to unclog the drain.  More effective than chemicals anyway to physically move the block.  You can rent an electric snake from home depot.

http://www.essortment.com/home/homerepairelec_szvh.htm 

Honeybumble

I'm guessing hot water didn't do the trick? I always pour my pasta water in the bathtub as a maintenance thing for my drain (don't do it with salty water, though) & it keeps it from clogging up..... but that doesn't really help here, sorry. Like PP said, I would try a pipe snake.

About your mold (we had mold in this house when the landlady boarded up the crawl space (ventilation) under the house). Vinegar kills mold; we don't even dilute it.

MMP

This worked even better than a snake and chemicals.

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blue_elle

I shed like crazy, so when it starts slowing down I remove the plug (removal depends on type, but they all come out) and, with a bag or glove, reach in a remove the hair. It depends on how old your home is, but newer homes have a bend right under the drain to prevent clogs from forming deep in the pipe, so in our home the hair and whatnot is always right at the top and can literally be pulled out.

In between full cleanings, I use baking soda, vinegar, and super hot water to maintain the pipes. Since I started this I find I need to do a full "hair removal" less often.

CDMay2006

MMP:

This worked even better than a snake and chemicals.

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This is what we use.  Works perfectly

RubyTue

Are you, by chance, on well water?  Since we moved to a house with a well our toilets just can't stay clean.  I'm pretty sure its the lack of chlorine in the water and we have to clean the toilets so often.  We get black stuff (probably mold) on the rim and a ring around the bowl after only a week or so.  I have yet to find a solution.