Make sure to remove the screen and clean it on a periodic basis to keep the water from backing up into your shower.
Most hang-down screens will require that you apply plumber’s putty to their outer rim and then place them inside the pipe with the open end facing upwards.
This method only works if your shower drain is covered enough so that the sheet will not get sucked down into the drain itself. If that happens, it can clog up your pipes.
To minimize the strain on your drain, when the weather is warm you might want to bathe your pets outside instead, if possible. For smaller pets, you could even use a baby bathtub to bathe them, then dump the water outside after so it does not go down your drain.
Make sure to gather up the hairs after every shower or bath or you could end up creating a hairball that could lodge in your drain.
Remove caps from razors to prevent them from falling into the drain of your sink or bathtub. These can get stuck and make clogs even worse.
Always be careful when handling boiling water. It may be easier to pour the water directly from a hot kettle into the drain.
For extra difficult clogs, pour ¼ cup Borax into the drain immediately following the salt and continue with the steps above. [10] X Research source
If you dislike the smell of vinegar, it can be replaced with lemon juice instead.
