Create a tight seal with a cup plunger over the drain opening, ensuring enough water covers the cup. Vigorously plunge up and down for several minutes to dislodge the clog. Afterward, check the shower for water flow improvement.
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To clear a clogged shower drain with standing water, first remove the drain cover using a screwdriver. Then, attempt to dislodge the clog by plunging the drain with a cup plunger. If plunging is unsuccessful, use a drain snake to break up or retrieve the clog. Finally, flush the drain with water to confirm that the clog has been cleared.
Clogged Shower Drain: How to Clear Standing Water
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Step 1: Remove the Shower Drain Cover
Step 1: Remove the Shower Drain Cover
Step 1: Remove the Shower Drain Cover
Step 1: Remove the Shower Drain Cover
Step 1: Remove the Shower Drain Cover
Step 2: Try Plunging the Clogged Drain
Step 2: Try Plunging the Clogged Drain
Step 2: Try Plunging the Clogged Drain
Step 2: Try Plunging the Clogged Drain
Step 2: Try Plunging the Clogged Drain
Step 3: Use a Drain Snake to Clear the Clog
Step 3: Use a Drain Snake to Clear the Clog
Step 3: Use a Drain Snake to Clear the Clog
Step 3: Use a Drain Snake to Clear the Clog
Step 3: Use a Drain Snake to Clear the Clog
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