Banish clumps of hair and debris from your shower drain for good with this neat trick

Let’s face it, clogged shower drains are a real pain. They’re smelly, and the built-up hair can be a breeding ground for bacteria.

But now a household superstar has come to our aid with a trick that will save you both time and money.

Taking the internet by storm, TikTok creator ND_home (@nd_home.hacks) uploaded a video on how you can transform a humble plastic straw into a drain cleaning dynamo.

In the clip titled “How to quickly and effectively clean shower drain from hair,” ND_home cuts the sides of a plastic straw with scissors and creates tiny serrations. Next, they slide the plastic straw-brush down the drain, demonstrating how easy it is to get the brush into difficult places.

Then, they pull out clumps of debris and hair with the serrated edges of the plastic brush – leaving behind a clean and clear drain pipe in a matter of moments without the aid of messy, chemical cleaners.

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Viewers were astounded by the clever hack and raced to the comment section to share their thanks with the TikTok creator.

“Great cleaning hack,” one commented.

“Omgeeee that is actually pretty smart!! Thanks for the tip,” one added.

“Wow this is a great hack,” another commented.

“This may be the best life hack”

Re-purposing common household items is a great way to cut down on costs, especially when they can be used to clean problem areas.

Another internet sensation Claire Helen Barrand is a wiz for finding simple solutions to your household chores. She recently took to her @sisterpledgecleans Instagram page to share an “affordable” hack to keep your dishwasher fresh with an unexpected item.

“Want to keep your dishwasher clean and smelling fresh in between deep cleans?” she began.

In the hustle of daily life, our dishwashers work tirelessly, but they deserve care too. Thanks to Barrand’s clever hack, keeping your dishwasher fresh is a breeze.

“Want to keep your dishwasher clean and smelling fresh in between deep cleans?” she began.

“Don’t waste money on plastic fresheners – Try this easy hack!

“Drop a denture tablet into the water well under your filter once a week.

“The citric acid and bicarbonate of soda in the tablet will clean, freshen, and loosen limescale without harming your machine.

“It’s affordable and takes just seconds!”