Keep your shower drain fresh by using a plunger or drain snake monthly to remove hair and soap scum. Opt for baking soda and vinegar for a natural fix or store-bought solutions for stubborn clogs.

For years, Alina Atherton battled a bad odor coming from the shower drain in her rental home in Henderson, Nevada. Atherton tried everything she could think of to stop the smell: Drano. Hot water.