Pop Up Tub Stopper with Hair Basket | Three in one metal bathtub drain stopper | universal tub stopper

It is a tub drain fitting that combines a plug, a drain control and a hair strainer in one unit. You press the top to seal the tub and press again to open it for draining. Underneath the cover sits a basket that catches hair before it enters the pipe.

The cover sits on a spring loaded core inside the body of the stopper. Pressing down latches it in the closed position against a silicone ring, and a second press releases the latch so the cover lifts and water can flow. There is no chain, lever or lift rod involved.

It is designed as a universal tub stopper for standard tub drains measuring roughly 1.5 to 2.4 inches across with more than an inch of depth below the opening. Four silicone rings in different sizes are included to suit different diameters. Measure your drain opening before ordering to be sure.

Remove any existing strainer or stopper, then measure straight across the inside of the metal opening at its widest point. Also check the depth from the lip of the opening down into the pipe, which should be more than an inch. Those two numbers tell you whether this bathtub drain strainer will seat correctly.

Drain openings vary slightly between manufacturers and between older and newer tubs. The four rings let you choose the one that grips firmly without needing to be forced in. Start with the ring that looks closest to your measurement and step up or down if the fit feels loose or too tight.

No. You pull out your old plug or strainer, slide the chosen silicone ring onto the body, and press the new stopper into the drain by hand. It is one of the easier bathroom jobs you will ever do.

Not for a normal installation. Nothing is glued, screwed or threaded into the drain pipe, so there is no plumbing work involved. If your existing drain is damaged, corroded or an unusual size, a plumber may need to look at the drain itself first.

The surface is polished shiny chrome, not a brushed matte finish. It is worth noting if you are matching existing brushed nickel or matte black tapware, because the two looks are quite different side by side.

The product is listed as metal, with a chrome finish on the visible cover. The filter basket component is a separate insert that lifts out for cleaning. Further material breakdowns are not specified by the maker.

Yes, that is its main job. The silicone ring presses against the drain walls when the cover is latched down, which is what forms the seal. Choosing the correct ring size matters here, because an undersized ring is the usual reason a tub stopper seeps.

Lift the stopper out and check the silicone ring for hair, grit or soap residue, then clean the inside of the drain opening. If it still seeps, swap to the next size up from the four rings supplied. A clean seating surface and the right ring solve almost every slow leak.

The open position is shaped to let water through quickly rather than trickling, so a full tub should empty at a normal pace. The main thing that slows drainage is a basket full of hair, so empty it regularly. A clean basket and a clear pipe make the biggest difference.

Enough for several tubs or showers for most households, though long hair fills it faster. It is easier to tip it out after each use than to let it pack down. Think of it as the best hair trap for bathtub drains being one you actually empty.

Yes. If you wash a dog in the tub, the basket will collect a good amount of loose fur that would otherwise go straight into the drain pipe. Expect to empty it more than once during a long tub for a heavy shedding breed.

The basket is designed to stop small items from disappearing down the drain, which is one of the quiet benefits of a removable hair filter basket. It is not a guarantee for very small or very thin objects. Still, it gives you a much better chance of retrieving something than an open drain does.

Twist the stopper and lift it out of the drain, remove the basket and tip the contents into the trash. Rinse the parts under warm water, use a little dish soap and a soft brush for soap film, then dry and refit. The whole routine takes about a minute.

Every week or two suits most households, or after every tub if someone in the house has long hair. The basket is the part that needs attention most often. Cleaning the body and ring once a month keeps the seal working well.

We would not recommend it. Harsh drain acids and bleach can dull the chrome and harden the silicone ring over time. If you need to treat the pipe, remove the stopper first and rinse it thoroughly afterwards.

It sits inside the drain opening rather than resting on the tub floor, so there is little contact with the enamel or acrylic. Set it down on a towel rather than the tub surface when you take it out for cleaning. That keeps both the chrome and the tub looking tidy.

It can work as a shower tub stopper where the drain opening matches the supported size and depth, left in the open position so water drains while the basket traps hair. Check the opening measurement first, since shower drains are often a different shape. Some shower bases have a shallow recess that will not take the body.

It is designed for bathtub drains. Most sink drains are smaller in diameter and have a pop up linkage already installed, so this is not the right fit. Look for a sink specific strainer instead.

Yes, that is how it is meant to be used. Leaving it in place means the hair basket is always working, even during a quick shower. Just lift it out periodically for cleaning.

The visible parts are chrome finished metal, which resists bathroom moisture well when it is rinsed and dried after use. Leaving standing soapy water on it for long periods is what shortens the life of any bathroom fitting. Regular cleaning is the best protection.

The press action is light enough for most children to use, which is handy if they run their own tub. Supervise younger children around a full tub as you normally would. There are no small loose parts in normal use once it is installed.

Each order is one stopper, supplied as a single item in a single pack. If you have two bathrooms you will need two. The four silicone rings are included with each unit.

The stopper with its chrome cover and filter basket, plus the set of four silicone sealing rings in different sizes. No tools are included because none are needed. Fitting instructions are printed on the packaging.

It is a small, light item that ships in protective packaging to keep the polished chrome face free from marks. Delivery times depend on your country storefront and are shown at checkout. You will receive tracking once the order leaves the warehouse.

It is a sensible housewarming or rental starter gift, especially for someone with long hair or a pet who gets bathed indoors. It is small, inexpensive and solves an annoying problem. Pair it with a few other bathroom basics if you want it to feel more like a present.

In most cases yes, provided the old mechanism lifts out and leaves a clean drain opening within the supported size range. Many people switch because a worn lift and turn plug no longer seals or no longer catches hair. A tool free tub drain stopper like this gives you both functions back.

If the fit is wrong or the stopper is not what you expected, contact our support team within the returns window shown on your storefront and we will sort out a return or replacement. Keep the packaging and the unused silicone rings if you can. We would rather you had the right fitting than a drawer full of a plug that does not seal.