Introduction
If a shower stall drains sluggishly, try filling the base with an inch of water and plunging. If the clogged shower drain does not respond to plunging, remove the strainer and attempt to clear the blockage with the two methods shown here. Begin by prying up the strainer with a screwdriver. (Some strainers may have a center screw. Remove it, then pry up.)
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1. Run an auger
Push an auger down the drain and through the trap. Push and pull to remove a soap clog. If the auger hits a blockage, pull out the auger. The blockage may come with it. If it doesn't, push the auger to try to force the clog into a larger pipe.
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2. Push in a hose
If all else fails, try forcing out the blockage with a hose. Stick it in as far as it will easily go, and pack rags tightly around the hose at the drain opening. Hold everything in place, and have a helper turn the water fully on and off a few times.
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