I can't remove a pop-up bathtub drain stopper because it does not fit into a screw.
It can seem like a big problem when the little bathtub plug doesn't work.It takes an understanding of what's beneath the pop-up bathtub stopper and how to safely remove it from its fittings to pull it out.Prepare to confront a mucky mess by taking your time.
It doesn't require expensive tools, but it does require some precautions.
There are hair, soap scum, and general debris just below the shiny drain cap.If you have a stack of clean cloths, you can clean up any muck that comes from the bathtub drain.You can get a grip on slippery parts with work gloves.
The finish of the bathtub can be protected with a clean cloth.As parts come off the tub's bottom, place a few protective cloths around the drain.They don't get lost if they have a small plastic cup or bucket.
Knowing what lies beneath the stuck stopper can help you figure out why it won't pop off.The bathtub is filled or drained using a trip lever or turn style mechanism.The pop-up uses a push rod.The rocker arm is attached to the stopper.A pop-up stop can have a lever that can move left or right.
The pop-up bathtub drain stopper should pull out of the drain and follow the rocker arm.Push the pop-up bathtub stopper to the open position by flipping the trip lever or rotating the overflow faceplate above the drain.If the bathtub's top doesn't lift out easily, wiggle it back and forth and pull it up at the same time.