Believe me when I say you can experience a panic attack in the toilet especially when the abnormal happens. That moment when the water doesn’t rush down the toilet drain after flushing but rather starts to fill the pot to the point of even spilling over to the floor. Not only will the stench be unbearable, but it can also lead to the attraction of bacteria as wastewater sips into tiles or hidden areas of the bathroom. You will need a thorough clean after an incident like this.
During these times of lockdowns and covid-19 cases on the rise around the world, it is difficult to make appointments with repairmen for home fixes. Taking good care of your toilet to avoid clogs at a time like this would be a good move for you. Fortunately, you can avoid most toilet clogs by observing these everyday tips.
Don’t Throw Garbage Down your Toilet
If your toilet could speak it would scream at you in three different languages just so you get it. The toilet is not a garbage disposal. People have the habit of throwing food and other waste from the kitchen down the toilet because they think the toilet drain is quite larger compared to the kitchen sink with better water pressure or rush. Yes, and Yes, you are right about both but when you keep pushing garbage down the toilet it will get clogged sooner or later. The best practice is to put kitchen waste in a plastic bag and toss it in the trash bin.
Say No to Flushing Foreign Objects
I know how tempting this can be. Oh, it’s just a piece of plastic, what could go wrong? Everything could go wrong. Anything other than waste (you know the kind of waste I am talking about) and toilet paper is a foreign object to your toilet, don’t flush it. Toys, crayons, wipes, tampons, sanitary pads, cotton swabs, stick-like objects, hard objects, plastics and anything else that cannot easily dissolve are all considered foreign objects and must be disposed of appropriately.
Avoid Using Too Much Paper
Toilet paper easily dissolves when dropped and flushed in the toilet, that is how they are made. However, they are not made to dissolve instantly and using them in excess only makes it harder for this dissolving process. When there is too much toilet paper all at once, it may not be able to pass through the p-trap, s-trap or floor drain. If there is the need for more paper, flush the toilet twice; first, flush the waste then use more paper and flush again.
Always Keep the Lid Closed
Keeping the lid closed will prevent objects like toys, brush, combs, etc. from falling into the toilet. Most clogs are caused by some object blocking the flow of water down the pipe and this is the reason for most plumbing bookings. To avoid clogs caused by objects that accidentally fall into the toilet or dropped in by kids, always keep the lid closed.
A Professional to the Rescue
You have a great list of tips here to prevent clogs from happening. If these don’t work and somehow you notice a slow flow of water in the other areas of the house like other washrooms and sinks then the problem might not be your toilet. It is time to call a Plumber for a proper diagnosis. For all plumbing needs, HouseClap is your best bet. You can always visit houseclap.com or call +233200054188 to book a plumber anytime.