Challenges of Maintaining A Toilet

The modern toilet, plumbing and sewers are one of the greatest breakthroughs and innovations of the modern era. It provides us with comfort and convenience when we need to relieve ourselves.

Many people fail to appreciate the modern toilet and all its intricacies. Using and maintaining a toilet comes with its own challenges to keep it operational.

Don't Flush Garbage Down The Toilet

One of the biggest challenges in keeping a toilet free of clogs is to prevent people from flushing objects down the toilet that are not supposed to be flushed down there. You should only flush toilet paper and feces down the toilet.

Hard objects and objects that don't dissolve can get stuck in the plumbing and lead to a clog. Flushable wipes, despite their name don't dissolve very well and should be thrown away rather than flushed down the toilet.

Keep a garbage can by your Evansville home toilet, and throw away any trash there instead of flushing it down the toilet. For public areas, or if you have your own business with a restroom for patrons place a garbage can by the toilet as well.

This will encourage guests to throw away waste in the can instead of flushing it and creating a clog that is costly to fix. Place signs or post notices to throw away waste in the garbage bins and not flush them to prevent clogs and backups.

Address Plumbing Problems Promptly

Small plumbing problems could turn into major plumbing problems in the future. Small leaks can develop into large leaks and be a sign that plumbing is cracked or corroded and needs replacement.

It may be tempting to avoid getting minor problems fixed and think they won't develop into a major problem. Addressing them sooner rather than later could save you money and having to replace an entire pipe or toilet.

Be on the lookout for mold, mildew, damp spots and cracked tiles. These are all signs that there is an issue or leak with the plumbing or toilet that needs to be addressed.

Use Appropriate Equipment to Clean the Toilet Bowl and Drains

There are many drain cleaners and toilet bowl cleaners sold over the counter. Many of them are powerful corrosives and can damage pipes and tiles. Use mild cleaners when possible to clean the toilet.

This will prolong the life of your Evansville home toilet and plumbing. Avoid using powerful abrasive brushes when cleaning the toilet bowl. Steel wool can scratch the toilet bowl and damage it.

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