Remove Overflow Cover and Plug Drain
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How to Remove a Broken Zip-It Drain Cleaner from a Tub Drain
What happens here
Using a Phillips head screwdriver, unscrew and remove the cover plate from the bathtub's overflow drain. Before proceeding, insert a drain plug into the main bathtub drain to prevent any dropped tools or screws from falling further down the plumbing system, creating a new problem.
Goal: Access the overflow drain and secure the main drain.
Tools and materials
- Drain Plug — Plugging the main bathtub drain for safety
- Phillips Head Screwdriver — Removing the screws from the overflow cover plate