The Shower Overflow Hack That Will Let You Add More Water In Your Tub

For those who enjoy an hourlong soak in the tub after a stressful day, we know how relaxing it can be to lie in the warm water with many lit candles and soothing music, especially if your bathroom is decorated like a wellness retreat. We also see the struggle of not being able to submerge our body fully underwater because of the overflow valve that's located below the faucet. The water will never reach the tub's edge because the overflow valve kicks into gear and starts draining the water before it even has a chance to fill up. Luckily for us, there's a genius overflow hack that lets you add more water to the tub without it draining instantly. You need to use an overflow drain cover. It will completely change your relaxing bath soaks.

The overflow drain cover fits perfectly around the overflow valve, and it has suction cups that stick to the sides, making it easy to use. In addition, the overflow cover still has a small opening for water to filter through and drain in case the tub fills up with too much water. You'll still have a safety draining hole to prevent water from spilling over. You can turn the hole upward to fill the tub with as much water as you desire. You can purchase an overflow cover on Amazon for $8.99. There are nine different colors to choose from, so you can match the cover to your shower curtain.

When you get your overflow cover, clean your bathtub, then install the cover. Turn on the water faucet and wet the suction cups. Attach the overflow valve with the safety hole facing up. Press the suction cups into the tub's surface to lock in the cover, and you're done. You can enjoy a warmer, deeper bath every day of the week.

While this overflow cover offers a temporary fix, you can always install a permanent solution with a valve cover you can screw over the drain. Lowe's has an excellent valve cover in polished chrome with two holes for $16.36. It gives you the option for a normal soak, a deeper soak, and an overflow valve that you can close completely simply by turning the nozzle to three different points. If you have smaller kids who enjoy baths, it's best to avoid permanent drain covers for their safety. However, the Lowe's drain cover is safe because you can position the nozzle to reach the standard soak level instead of keeping it at a deeper soak. Ensure your little ones don't turn the nozzle as the water fills the tub.

On the other hand, there are overflow covers that are perfect for kids' baths. Amazon has adorable octopus drain covers that you can place in the tub. When your kids are in the tub, position the octopus facing down so that the water doesn't overflow. It comes in six different colors for $9.99 each.