DrainFunnel: How to prevent clogged hair in drains
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The plumber debunks the common myth that you should never let your hair go down the shower drain, but there’s a catch
- Plumber invents product to prevent hair from clogging drains and pipes
- DrainFunnel can be inserted into “standard bathroom drains”
A plumber has invented a ‘cool’ product to prevent hair from clogging bathroom drains.
Justin from the US started developing the idea in 2016 and then launched DrainFunnel during the pandemic on October 5, 2020.
And while plastic piping alone reduces the chances of hair causing a blockage, the small $21 rubber funnel sits in the opening and allows hair to flow smoothly down, preventing it from catching on the bars. transverse.
“I left my job in the middle of the pandemic to do something I believed in and it turned out better than I could have imagined,” Justin said.
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While the plastic tubing alone reduces the chances of hair clogging the drain, the small $21 rubber funnel sits in the opening, catching the hair when it hits, and funneling it away with no problem.
A video posted to TikTok demonstrated just how well the little gadget works, drawing the attention of thousands.
In a clip, a strand of hair slides down the drain after the funnel is inserted and does not get caught anywhere in the pipes.
Customers who tried the product got nothing but great reviews.
‘After trying all forms of hair catchers, this is the first one that works long term and no cleaning is required. Our tub was regularly clogging before and hasn’t since we bought one over a year ago. Completely resolved a persistent issue,” wrote one woman.
Another said: ‘As a person with very long hair, this works better than any drain product I’ve ever used!’
However, depending on the age and type of your pipes, the simple fix may not work for everyone.
“The hair isn’t the problem, it’s the other stuff that goes down the drain,” one person commented on TikTok.
“Hard water is one thing and it traps hair,” said another, pointing out another potential problem.