Baking soda and vinegar can help a slow shower drain if the clog is light and near the stopper by foaming through soap scum and some hair, but they won’t clear heavy grease, mineral scale, or deeper blockages. Most slow drains start with hair and soap film collecting under the cap or in the p-trap, so mechanical removal is usually most effective before any liquid treatment. If the drain stays sluggish or slows again soon, a professional cleaning (snaking, hydro-jetting) or a camera check may be needed. Our local team handles these shower clogs daily throughout the Upland area. We also use video drain cameras to avoid unnecessary digging, and there’s a $99 off drain cleaning special this month.
Try this simple sequence:
- Remove the stopper/strainer and pull out visible hair.
- Pour 1/2 cup baking soda, then 1/2–1 cup white vinegar; cover for 10–15 minutes.
- Flush with hot (not boiling) water.
- Still slow? Use a plastic hair tool or small hand auger.
If water backs up or you smell sewage, stop and call a licensed plumber.
Updated: 2026-06-29
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