Best Drain Protectors

Works Well

Simple and easy to use, the silicone edge helps trap the hair before it hits your drain.

Lays flat over your drain. Made from silicone and stainless steel. Looks good. Doesn't get grungy or dirty as quickly as others. Fits over most drains. Catches the hair well. Does a good job of staying put once placed over the drain.

Kitchen Sink Basket Strainer

This drain protector may need to be cleaned after every use.

Best Bang for the Buck

CORNERJOY

Sturdy and Shiny

These steel drain protectors earn props from our expert for being easy to remove and very sturdy.

Flat bottoms for easy cleaning. 2mm perforations catch debris while allowing water flow. Wide collars fit a variety of drains. A 1-inch basket can fit shallower drain bowls. Dishwasher safe. Set of 2.

Drain Protector Hair Catcher Drain Cover

Won't catch fine particles like coffee grounds.

Excelity

Most Versatile

A wide and flexible drain protector that can be used in nearly any drain in your house.

Wide diameter at 4.7 inches. Easy to place and lift for cleaning. Design helps to keep the water flowing. Tab makes it easy to move. Made from a silicone material that does a good job of sticking.

Not as attractive as others on the market.

This pack of two drain protectors is designed to fit down into standard-size drains.

Works very well. Keeps the hair from going down the drain. Catches hair as advertised. Easy to install. Simple to use. Also effective on dog hair. Can fit in either a sink or a tub. Stainless steel model has a nice look.

Silicone Shower & Tub Drain Protector

Will not last as long as others on the market. Will not work on shower stall drains.

OXO Good Grips

For Bathrooms

Our cleaning expert loves that these easy-to-use protectors can fit both flat and pop-up drains.

Designed to fit over pop-up drains in showers and bathroom sinks. Domed design made of silicone to resist wear and never tarnish. Weighted steel center keeps the protector in place.