If Hair Buildup Is Blocking Your Drains, Here Are 12 Proven Solutions to Keep the Water Flowing Freely

1. Green Gobbler Drain Clog Dissolver is a more effective solution for clearing bathroom or kitchen drains than the commonly used brands. After all, clogs never choose a convenient time to appear.

2. Additionally, Green Gobbler drain sticks are easy to insert into your drains once a month to help neutralize odors and prevent clogs. These sticks use natural enzymes safe for all pipes and septic systems.

3. If you're someone who prefers to stick stray hairs to the shower wall but often finds them slipping down the drain, a "Shower Cat" might be your solution. This gadget's "teeth" keep the hair in place until it's time for removal.

4. A TubShroom that helps you clear up hair from your shower drain at lightning speed.

5. Do you have a pop-up drain? This handy drain protector will keep your beautiful hair from causing a plumbing disaster.

6. Drainwigs, which might sound fancy, are simply hair catchers designed to hang out in your shower drains. There's nothing worse than dealing with a clogged drain while you're trying to shower in the morning.

7. A few drain snakes to pull out the mess. They're inexpensive enough that you can toss them after use if you don't want to deal with the mess. Just be ready for an unpleasant surprise when you see what comes out.

8. A rotating handle snake cleaner tool with five wand refills, perfect for really getting in there when you want to avoid calling a pro but still feel like one after a disgusting—but oh-so-satisfying—"after" moment.

9. A grooming rake designed to loosen tangles and reduce your pup's undercoat without causing any discomfort. This tool can also help manage the fur that tends to end up in the drain after a doggy bath.

10. A set of disposable hair catchers that will trap every strand before it gets a chance to clog the drain. If you're not a fan of cleaning out traditional hair catchers, these are a convenient alternative.

11. A ~flexible~ grabber tool that users rave about for effortlessly clearing out drains, even those with tough clogs in the U-bend.

12. A compact yet powerful plunger can reach places where larger, long-handled plungers can't. It delivers a strong, effective force to move even the toughest clogs.