Mastering the Art of Unscrewing a Stuck Drain Core

In our homes, we all have installed floor drains, whose functions are to drain water and prevent odors. Over time, the internal core of the floor drain can accumulate a lot of dirt, leading to slow drainage or clogs, requiring us to clean the floor drain. However, we often encounter the problem of the core being too tight to unscrew. Today, I will share some tips on what to do when the floor drain core won’t come loose.

Tips for Unscrewing a Stuck Floor Drain Core

1. If there is fine sand in the threads, first clean the sand and then apply some lubricant. Use a screwdriver to brace against the floor drain core and tap around it gently with a hammer in different places. This can help loosen the core, allowing it to be unscrewed counterclockwise.

2. You can use an angle grinder to cut around the floor drain if the core is too stuck. However, this method will require you to replace the drain with a new one.

How to Replace a Floor Drain

1. Before replacing, make sure the size of the purchased floor drain matches the existing one. Typically, home floor drains measure 10x10 cm, although some may be 12 cm.

2. Remove the old floor drain using tools; the specific method can refer to the tips provided above.

3. If you are installing an anti-odor floor drain, remove the core first to prevent any cement or debris from entering the core during installation, which could affect future use.

4. The floor drain should be installed below the surface of the tiles to ensure smooth drainage, and finally, apply white cement around it.

How to Maintain a Floor Drain

1. Clean regularly. First, remove any debris from the cover to prevent contaminants from entering the drain. After removing the cover, scrub the surface of the floor drain with a brush, and you can add some pipe cleaning agent for disinfection and odor elimination.

2. Avoid frequently opening the cover of the floor drain, and regularly clean off hair and lint from the surface.

3. If you are using a floor drain with a water seal, remember to periodically add water to the seal to prevent it from drying out. If not used for a long time, cover the floor drain to maintain a seal.

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