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HELP! My shower doesn’t drain well

🚿 Shower Clogs — How to Fix and Prevent Them

Clogs are considered part of normal tenant maintenance and responsibility.
However if your shower drain is blocked, thank you for informing us — we’re happy to assist and guide you through the process.

Please do not use the shower until the drain is completely unclogged, to prevent water damage to your own studio and the surrounding ones.
You can temporarily use the kitchen sink for washing until the issue is resolved.

🧰 Step-by-Step: How to Unclog Your Shower Drain

1. Remove the metal drain cap
   Take off the cover and remove any visible hair or debris. 💡 Tip: This is part of regular maintenance and should be done weekly — or even after every shower — to keep the drain flowing freely.
   
2. Check for deeper buildup
   Hair, soap, and dirt may have accumulated inside the pipe. These need to be dissolved.
   Watch this short guide: YouTube: How to clear a slow drain
   
3. Prepare a natural declogging solution
   You’ll need bicarbonate (soda powder) and vinegar — easily available in any supermarket.
   • Pour bicarbonate into the drain.
   • Add vinegar and let it bubble for 15–20 minutes.
   • Afterwards, flush with hot water to wash away the dissolved dirt.
     ▶ Video: Bicarbonate + Vinegar method
     ▶ Video: Hot water flush
     
4. If still clogged
   Use a rubber plunger to gently move the obstruction and rinse again with warm water.
   ▶ Video: How to use a plunger If it doesn’t drain yet, repeat the above steps once more.
   
5. After cleaning
   Rinse the shower floor thoroughly to remove all products and dirt — this protects the surface coating from damage.

⚠️ Important Warnings

• ❌ Do NOT use chemical drain cleaners — they can damage the pipes and seals.
• 🚫 Do NOT use the shower until the clog is fully cleared.
• ✅ If the problem persists, please let us know. Leave the vinegar and bicarbonate ready so we can recheck and continue the treatment.

🔍 Follow-Up

We’ll verify during the following (technical) building visit to confirm:

• whether the shower drains properly,
• if it’s safe to use again,
• or if a second treatment or technical intervention is needed.