Uploaded October 2015 | Updated September 2026, 18 hours ago
WHATEVER YOU DO, PLEASE NEVER TAKE AN ELECTRIC DRILL OR OTHER MAINS POWERED APPLIANCE INTO THE BATHROOM.
The Hoofbag almost developed a phobia around this issue: hair stuck down a plughole. This can be in waschbecken, hand-basin, bath, shower or in some instances, kitchen. Out of desperation, I had to figure out a means of addressing this for my sanity (what little of it I have left!)
The use of a harsh wire brush is a bit of an overkill and it would be much better if some brush manufacturer would make a nylon one that would fit into a cordless drill, with a bristle stiffness of about a washing-up brush. I've been using this method for many years and I'm somewhat surprised that no-one else has thought of it, let alone uploading a movie of it to you-tube. Some kitchen fitments have built in non-metallic; composite or nylon plug holes so caution must be stressed here, because a wire brush may cause damage. A cordless drill is available from any DIY shop and most supermarkets have them. The 'wire end brush' can be bought from some hardware shops or from this eBay seller:
ebay.co.uk/itm/Silverline-24mm-Rotary-Steel-Wire-End-Brush-wheel-cup-rust-weld-decarb-decoke-/401006440987?hash=item5d5dd8b21b:m:mSEhr5tOijn1UoF-e8rhynA
On occasion I've used a manual hand-drill for this procedure and, although a bit more effort, it works just as well. If the trapped hair issue is extensive, a somewhat longer application may be required, along with running the hot or cold water tap in conjunction. Hope it works for you! (o:
WHATEVER YOU DO, PLEASE NEVER TAKE AN ELECTRIC DRILL OR OTHER MAINS POWERED APPLIANCE INTO THE BATHROOM.
The Hoofbag almost developed a phobia around this issue: hair stuck down a plughole. This can be in waschbecken, hand-basin, bath, shower or in some instances, kitchen. Out of desperation, I had to figure out a means of addressing this for my sanity (what little of it I have left!)
The use of a harsh wire brush is a bit of an overkill and it would be much better if some brush manufacturer would make a nylon one that would fit into a cordless drill, with a bristle stiffness of about a washing-up brush. I've been using this method for many years and I'm somewhat surprised that no-one else has thought of it, let alone uploading a movie of it to you-tube. Some kitchen fitments have built in non-metallic; composite or nylon plug holes so caution must be stressed here, because a wire brush may cause damage. A cordless drill is available from any DIY shop and most supermarkets have them. The 'wire end brush' can be bought from some hardware shops or from this eBay seller:
ebay.co.uk/itm/Silverline-24mm-Rotary-Steel-Wire-End-Brush-wheel-cup-rust-weld-decarb-decoke-/401006440987?hash=item5d5dd8b21b:m:mSEhr5tOijn1UoF-e8rhynA
On occasion I've used a manual hand-drill for this procedure and, although a bit more effort, it works just as well. If the trapped hair issue is extensive, a somewhat longer application may be required, along with running the hot or cold water tap in conjunction. Hope it works for you! (o:
