Use a Plunger to Clear the Clog - Unclog a Shower Drain: Quick Guide with Standing Water

Step 2 · Use a Plunger to Clear the Clog

This is the step people usually slow down on. Go finger-tight first, then a quarter turn. No rush — replay the clip whenever it helps.

Create suction with a plunger to dislodge the blockage. Ensure sufficient standing water covers the plunger cup; add water if needed. Vigorously pump the plunger up and down for several minutes to dislodge the clog.

Step 2 · Use a Plunger to Clear the Clog

This is the step people usually slow down on. Go finger-tight first, then a quarter turn. No rush — replay the clip whenever it helps.

Step 2 · Use a Plunger to Clear the Clog

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