Warning! Your Hair Could Be Damaging Your Home (Here’s How to Fix It)

Did you know the hair going down your drain is one of the main causes of flooding, nasty smells, and pests in bathrooms? Discover how this silent problem affects your home and how to easily prevent it.

Hidden Dangers of Hair in Drains

• Severe clogs: Just 1 year of accumulated hair can completely block a pipe.

• Bad odors: The mix of hair + soap creates a layer of bacteria that smells rotten.

• Costly flooding: Standing water damages floors and walls.

• Attracts pests: Cockroaches and mosquitoes love wet hair nests.

Signs Your Drain Is in Danger:
Water drains slowly
Insects appear near drains
There’s a constant musty smell

3 Easy Solutions (Starting Today)

1. Ultra-Economical Hair Trap

Materials:

• Piece of window screen (or old stocking)

• Rubber band

How to make it:

1. Cut a square of screen.

2. Place it over the drain.

3. Secure with the rubber band.

4. Clean after every shower!

2. Unclog Naturally (No Chemicals)

Magic mix:

• 1/2 cup baking soda

• 1 cup hot vinegar

• 1 liter boiling water

Steps:

1. Pour baking soda down the drain.

2. Add vinegar (let bubble for 10 min).

3. Finish with boiling water.

3. Mandatory Weekly Maintenance

Just 2 minutes per week:

• Pour hot water + liquid soap down the pipe.

• Use a hooked wire to remove visible hairs.