Our plumbing system is an important household part that has to be regularly maintained. This is where our source of water comes from and therefore anything that can harm it will translate to putting our health at risk as well.
There are some common and simple acts at home that we can enforce in order to limit the visits to our plumbing service company. This article will list down simple ways we need to remember and actions we can do at home to make sure that our plumbing system remains at its best:
(1) Never dispose kitty litter into the toilet
Kitty litres consist of clay and silica that absorb moisture and create clumps in your plumbing system. Dumping it in your toilet might not be a good idea as these clumps can turn into clogs and create plumbing issues.
(2) Never sweep hair down the drain
Hair is a typical thing to see in a bathroom. Over time, it accumulates in your shower and can cause clogs in your plumbing system.
Apart from that, rinsing your hair down the drain is also a common mistake we do at home. Hair forms knots and clumps making clogs in your pipe. To help avoid the need for plumbing repair, remember to never sweep hairs down your sink or toilet.
(3) Know where to dump medication
Proper disposal of waste is important anywhere in the house and specially anything connected to your plumbing system. Although disposing of medications in the toilet is not harmful for your pipes, it can cause a possible danger in your water supply because of its ingredients.
(4) Tampons/Sanitary napkins do not belong in your pipes
Tampons or sanitary napkins contain cotton that can grab onto any surface which can cause clogs in your pipes and cause plumbing issues. When this problem occurs, physical removal is needed because they do not decompose, making it not just a more complicated, but a costly job to do.
(5) Practice proper oil disposal
After cooking, it is easier to dump everything in our sink, including oils. What we do not know is that, when oils cool off, they thicken and can cause a wide range of problems in your pipes and sewers. You can let it solidify and then throw them in the trash.
(6) Never flush your wet wipes
Wet wipes do not break at the same rate as toilet paper which can cause clogs in your pipe. Other wet wipes are marked as flushable but even so, it is not worth the risk flushing it in your toilet. Problems like these are more costly than you think and can eventually lead to expensive plumbing repairs.
(7) Know your DIY projects
It is nice to sometimes do things on your own. Especially when it comes to making your place functional. DIY projects can be satisfying knowing you have done it yourself. Some people also include a wide range of plumbing maintenance works as part of their DIY portfolio. There are simple plumbing projects that are safe for beginners.
However, when it comes to broken or burst pipes, water pressure issues and other serious plumbing repairs and installations, you should always seek help from a professional plumber. You do not want to cause any more problems.
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