To make the task more efficient you may want to.
Clean out delta tub drain.
Instructions set stopper in open position.
This solution will help remove any deposits while not harming the finish.
Clean the drain opening with a sponge and either a bathroom cleaner or a 50 50 blend of vinegar and baking soda.
Unscrew shaft cylinder portion.
Repeat step 3 until the hanger comes out clean.
Jiggle the hanger to lift or fish out any hair and gunk.
On touch clean shower heads we recommend you wipe the face of the shower head spray holes to loosen and break away deposits.
For more difficult deposits on non touch clean shower heads we recommend soaking the item in a 50 50 mixture of white vinegar and water.
If you plan to reuse the existing drain stopper and drain basket clean those pieces as well.
How to remove a delta tub drain stopper step 1.
Next unscrew the shaft cylinder portion of the stopper the section that fits in the.
Pull the hanger out and remove the gunk with a paper towel.
Just be careful not to push any debris back down the shower drain which will likely cause a bigger clog.
Use a small scrub.
Clean the drain opening some of the old seal may remain so remove any residue with a plastic putty knife.
Cleaning the drain regularly may help avoi.
Pull out hair or debris.
Make sure you keep your grip on the handle.
If your bathtub drain is slowing down it just might be a clump of hair caught on the tub s lift and turn stopper.
Yes this is a disgusting chore but it s worth it to get rid of the drain blockage.
Actuate the pop up drain s trip lever to lift the stopper out of the drain pipe.
Remove the screws that secure the cover plate assembly to the bathtub s wall using the screwdriver.