31-01-2025
No plumber needed: This hair-catcher — down to $13 — keeps your shower clog-free
No matter how long your hair is, there's one problem we all struggle with: a clogged shower drain. Even if you're vigilant about clearing the drain after each shower, inevitably there's a tangled, matted, yucky, funky clog forming in the pipe below. We know, we know: You've tried all types of hair catchers, wasted time and money with plumbers and, regrettably, used Drano in desperate moments. But have you tried the TubShroom? This deceptively simple device will change your life, and right now it's on sale at Amazon for $13, down from $20.
When you consider how much hiring a plumber to fix clogged drains can cost (hundreds or thousands over time!), $13 is pocket change in the grand scheme of things. We're all for cheap products that proactively stop problems in their tracks, and this popular gadget is no exception. Plus, it's made of industrial-strength silicone, which, according to the brand, should keep it working for at least 10 years.
The genius of the thing lies in its brilliant design. The TubShroom is covered in holes to allow water to pass through, while hair gets wrapped around it, which makes cleaning it off a breeze. Because it's made of silicone, it's flexible and easy to fit in a variety of tub drains (though the folks at TubShroom recommend drains 1.5 to 1.75 inches wide).
Trust us, the TubShroom is the solution you've been waiting for — plus, it's ridiculously affordable and it's easy on the eyes. You can grab it in white to match your tub, or get creative with one in green, blue, gray or orange. (There's even a clear option.)
Keep in mind that, to keep your TubShroom in good shape, you do need to be diligent about periodically wiping it clean. Maybe not every day, but every few days. Another tip: Clean it out when it's dry — not immediately after showering (it's quicker and lessens the ick factor). If you want to go above and beyond, try rinsing the Shroom after removing the hair so that the 'pores' won't get clogged over time.
Is the TubShroom a game-changer? Absolutely. Do we recommend it? With every fiber of our collective being — and every hair on our heads. (See our full review.) But we're not the only ones who love it.
By "not the only ones," we mean us and over 88,000 five-star Amazon reviewers!
"After dealing with a major clog, I finally found these and they catch hair better than anything else I have tried," wrote a five-star fan. "They do a great job and you don't have to look at the wad of hair until you take the Tubshroom out to clean."
"Everyone in this household has thick, long hair," began this relieved reviewer. "I tried every single drain guard on the market, yet there I was, a bottle of Drano in one hand and my phone in the other on speed dial for my plumber. Until I tried this. This works. Really works. ... Once properly seated into the drain hole, there is very little that can get through. And it sits up above the level of the tub floor so that not only does the water go through it easily, you can just pluck it out and toss whatever hair has wrapped around it.'
'Great for [a] household with three females with long hair and two men with chest and leg hair,' raved another shopper. 'We hate digging hair out of the drain after our showers, knowing tons got missed and will damage the pipes later down the line! This little charm is awesome, collects the hair around the bumps and is easily collected after each shower.'
"Works so, so well!" exclaimed a generally pleased buyer. "Definitely an important purchase for people with long hair ... [My] only complaint is that every time you want to take a bath, you have to remove it and re-screw in the original stopper, so just keep that in mind."
"I have four dogs and bathe them in the bathtub," shared a final fan. "This thing is fantastic. Keeps all the dog hair from clogging the drain, is really easy to clean and generally sticks in place. My only complaint is that it's pretty easy to knock out of place."
Psst: Did you know there's a SinkShroom, too?
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
