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Drain Hair Catcher

Bathroom · Easy

A perforated or mesh guard sitting over tub and shower drains that stops hair before it packs the trap. Cheap insurance against the most common slow-drain cause.

Replacement cost
$5–$20
Typical lifespan
2 yrs
Maintenance
every week

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Steps

  1. Pull any existing loose hair off the drain opening.
  2. Seat the catcher flush over the drain — no rocking or gaps.
  3. After each shower, lift and wipe the collected hair into the bin.
  4. Wash the catcher weekly in hot soapy water.

Maintenance

Clear collected hair every shower; replace at first crack or rust. (Suggested interval: every week.)

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