Plumbing
Unclogging a Shower or Floor Drain in Singapore
Water pooling around your feet in the shower means the drain is clogging — almost always with hair and soap scum. Here’s how to clear it, and when it needs a plumber.
Key takeaways
- Shower/floor drains clog with hair and soap scum.
- Clearing the trap and strainer fixes most slow drains.
- Avoid harsh chemical cleaners — they can damage pipes.
- Recurring or whole-home slowness means a deeper blockage.
The usual cause
Shower and bathroom floor traps catch a steady stream of hair, soap and skin, which builds into a slimy clog that slows drainage. It’s the most common bathroom drainage issue.
Clearing it
Removing and cleaning the strainer and trap of hair and gunk clears most slow shower drains. Skip the harsh chemical drain cleaners — they’re rough on pipes and seals and often don’t reach the real blockage, as with a choked sink.
When it’s deeper
If clearing the trap doesn’t help, the water is slow across several fixtures, or there’s a smell, the blockage is further down the pipe and needs a plumber to clear properly.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my shower draining slowly? Usually hair and soap scum clogging the floor trap.
How do I unclog a shower drain? Clean the strainer and trap of hair and gunk; avoid chemical cleaners.
Are chemical drain cleaners safe? They can damage pipes and seals and often miss the blockage.
When should I call a plumber? If clearing the trap doesn’t help or several drains are slow.
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