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Q: The drain in one shower in our home keeps plugging up. We put baking soda and vinegar down the drain and water flows better, but in about a month, the drain is plugged up again. What should we do?

Tackle a stubborn clog or prevent problems before they start. Few things can interrupt the calm of a steamy shower like standing ankle-deep in slow-draining water. Cleaning your shower drains is one ...