Tubshroom (stop clogged bathroom & kitchen sinks)

Tubshroom is a one-off purchase to place in your shower room tray, to stop hair from blocking drains. T his prevents spending £80 on a plumber and garden floods.

To clean, just remove and wipe away hair and debris, rinse under water and replace. It’s also dishwasher-safe. This company also makes DrainShroom snake, which attaches to a power drill to clear clogged drains with ease.

Would You Benefit from Water-Saving Shower Heads?

New showers should be find. Older showers may benefit from a water-saving showerheads (which aerate so it’s like a rain shower but saves money). To check if you need one:

Place a 2-litre container on the shower floor. If it takes less than 12 seconds to fill when shower is running on full, you could benefit from a low-flow shower, which is easily replaced.

If you need one, your water board may offer one for free. Always use a qualified electrician to fit one. Always check as some are not suitable for certain showers or gravity-fed systems.

If your showerhead is clogged with limescale, Mira has a post on how to fix (and prevent) using cleaning vinegar (instructions are different for fixed showerheads). Learn how to fix a dripping showerhead.