Step 7 · Verify the Drain is Clear and Clean Up
After 1-2 minutes of operation, have your helper turn the water spigot completely off. Wait a moment for the water pressure in the hose to dissipate and for the bladder to deflate. You will feel the hose go limp. Once deflated, carefully pull the hose and bladder out of the drain. Remove the wet rag you placed in the overflow. To test your work, turn on the bathtub faucet and observe how the water drains. If it flows away quickly and without backing up, the clog has been successfully cleared. If the drain is still slow, you can repeat the process one more time. If a second attempt fails, the clog may be too solid or too far down the line for this method. Use your remaining rags to clean up any water that spilled during the process.
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