Hope this helps - Please contact us at if you need additional information or have questions. You can sweep, shovel, scrape, pitch, deposit trash and debris directly into an open trash can liner. For this tool to go through sink drain or tub drain, you will need to take out the pop-up stopper/tub stopper so the head can get inserted into the drain pipe. The light weight polypropylene BIG-BAGGER enables you to perform multiple tasks.
You can read the reviews of several very satisfied customer who have been able to use it successfully to clear clogs but then there are a few who were unable to possibly due to use in application that was beyond the design range of the tool. Also, the claws are not designed to catch paper or very thin objects. 3/8' dia x 3' long so may not bend on sharp turn. The tool is made from flexible spring steel however the front end of the tool (where the claws reside) is approx.
However, just like any tool, this works best when used within its designed operating range. A: Hello Rich, This is a 4 claw tool and can pick-up small items as well as help clear clogs in sink, tub or shower drain by either catching and pulling hair/debris out or by acting as an auger to push and break the debris.
