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Maki Sewer and Drain — Bathtub and Shower Drain Cleaning in the Twin Cities metro
Bathtub & Shower Drain Cleaning

Bathtub and Shower Drain Cleaning for Hair and Soap Buildup

Standing in rising water during a shower usually means the drain is packed with hair and soap scum. We remove the buildup, clear the tub or shower line, and get the water draining again.

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What this service solves

Tub and shower drains clog differently than sinks. Hair binds with soap scum and body oil into a dense mat that catches at the strainer, the tub trip-lever or drop stopper, and the trap below. Because you are standing in the water, you notice the problem quickly.

We remove the strainer or stopper assembly, clear the tub or shower line, and run water to confirm it drains flat. Then we tell you whether it was a local hair mat at the opening or buildup deeper in the branch line.

Signs you should call

  • Water pools around your feet and drains slowly after
  • The tub holds water long after a bath
  • Hair is visible right below the strainer
  • Gurgling as the tub finishes draining
  • A musty smell rising from the drain

How the service call works

  1. Remove the strainer, drop stopper, or trip-lever linkage
  2. Pull the hair-and-soap mat out at the opening
  3. Clear the tub or shower line if buildup runs deeper
  4. Run water to confirm it drains flat and fast
  5. Reset the stopper and explain how to slow the next clog
Common questions

Bathtub and Shower Drain Cleaning FAQ

Why does my shower keep clogging with hair?

Hair binds with soap scum and body oil to form a mat in the drain. Clearing the line removes the clog, and a hair catcher can slow the next one.

Can you clear a tub with a trip-lever drain?

Yes. We remove the trip-lever assembly, clear the line, and reassemble it.

Is a slow shower drain an emergency?

Usually not, but it gets worse over time. Clearing it early avoids a full backup.

Ready to get your line flowing again?

Tell us what is going on and we will follow up fast — usually same day.

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