Bathtub clogs are primarily caused by hair and soap, says a company spokesperson. Most people don't realize how much hair is lost every time we shower. Hair gets caught on the crossbars at the opening of the bathtub and under the stopper. Hair builds until it slows or clogs a bathtub drain.

Many people try using coat hangers or other tools to pull out this hair. A tool that every homeowner should have to unclog a bathtub is a drain snake. A drain snake will get right to the problem and it's safer than chemicals. In fact, because drain openers are designed to be heavier than water, they will pass by hair caught at the opening of the drain and sink to the lowest part of the drain without solving your slow drain problem.

A great monthly routine is using a drain snake at the opening of the bathtub. It will prevent the hair from accumulating and traveling further down the drain where chemicals would have to be used.

The Drain Claw is a 2 foot long drain snake that has 100 small interlocking hooks on the tip. This tool will pass under the stopper without having to remove it. By simply pushing the tip into the opening of the drain and giving it a twist, you can pull out the buildup of hair. Simple, environmentally friendly and effective for hair.

To see the company's website, visit http://www.thedrainclaw.com