When someone’s toilet is not working as it should, eight out of ten times the most likely issue is going to be due to some type of clog. Everyone has dealt with a toilet clog before, and it is not the greatest feeling when a homeowner starts to notice the toilet bowl water that is slowly rising, which can potentially overflow and leave a much larger mess to deal with than clogged toilet. Timber Pines residents should be made aware that there are some tips and tricks that homeowners can keep in mind to help them avoid toilet clogs and backup, along with the potentially dirty mess that may have to be cleaned up afterwards.
Avoid Flushing Foreign Objects
Some people pay very little attention to the items they are flushing down a toilet because once those objects go down, they are often out of sight and out of mind. Unfortunately, many people whom which a large majority are small children, liken a toilet to that of a trash ban, but it does not work that way. When flushing things down the toilet, Timber Pines residents should know that often times the biggest foreign object that causes problems are baby wipes. Even the ones labeled as flushable are still a huge problem for many plumbing professionals.
Be Careful of how Much Toilet Paper Someone is Using
Toilet paper is one of the safest objects that can be flushed down the toilet when compared to other things, but this is solely because toilet paper is designed to break down and dissolve, but it is important to keep in mind that toilet paper does not dissolve instantly in a toilet. Timber Pines residents should know that one of the best techniques to avoid using too much toilet paper at one time is to periodically flush the toilet. Some little tricks as easy as this can help homeowners avoid sudden toilet problems and potentially high fix costs.
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