Different types of drain are designed to withstand quite a good amount of abuse, but unfortunately, they can get clogged. However, floor and shower drains are common candidates for clogging problems. Very often hair and other shower by-products easily get caught in subsurface pipes. Laundry rooms, garages, and basements are places where floor drains are placed. They are necessary, the waste has to leave your house some way, but when a clog occurs they are also some of the hardest drains to clear.
Shower Drains
The first thing you should try when unclogging your shower drain is pouring a hair removal product down the drain. This is because very often hair is the reason for your clog. But it may become a recurring problem. Then you may need a better shower drain cover to catch more of the hair before it enters your drain. But what you should do if you have no hair removal product in your home? In this case, baking soda and vinegar can help you.
 Whatever you do, there are cases when it can't work, that means you have a more extensive problem. Then you need to call a plumber. A skilled plumber will help you but you should ask him about the general condition of the shower drain, not just the clog. You also should know that newer drain assemblies use a bondable waterproof membrane that can protect your mortar bed from becoming saturated.
Floor Drains
Another problem may arise with floor drains. There are many reasons for its clogging. These can be wastewater, lint, sand, and grime. So, if it happens, you won’t be able to fix it by yourself, ask a plumber for help. You can also use auger, machine that uses cutting blades to cut through the clog. But if you have a drain basin with a clean out plug, you'll be able to circumvent the drain trap and enter directly into the pipe. The blades are designed to alternate directions as you move back and forth through the clog.
Floor drains are unique in that they are often designed to allow a certain amount of overflow. But high amounts of pressure can be created in many floor drains. As a standpipe holds back some of the wastewater causing the drain to overflow, this keeps the pipes and drain assembly from breaking. You may think your drain is accepting high levels of wastewater. In this case you have to consider talking to a plumber about any possible risks associated with your drain assembly.
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