Bath Plug: Blocked

If you can’t see the blockage, don’t keep pouring chemicals down. Mechanical removal (snake or disassembly) is always the most reliable fix. Next time you pull the plug and the water vanishes with a satisfying whirl, you’ll know the small victory of a clear drain.

1. The Scenario You’ve just finished a shower or bath. You pull the plug (or flip the lever), expecting the water to swirl away. Instead, you’re left standing in a murky, soapy puddle that drains at a snail’s pace—or not at all. The diagnosis: a blocked bath plug.