Bathroom plumbing problems can really be the worst and most inconvenient. If something is wrong with a toilet, shower, or tub, you’re left in a bind. Plus, bathroom plumbing problems can be gross. It’s better to avoid them altogether by taking proactive steps to care for your bathroom plumbing.
If you are looking for ways to elevate the convenience and usability of your bathroom, you can give us a call for an in-home assessment with our bathroom remodelers in Kaukauna. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn about the ways that you can care for your bathrooms as a homeowner to maximize your plumbing.
Protect Your Drains
One easy step to care for your bathroom plumbing is to install mesh drain covers in each sink, tub, and shower. Most drains come with some kind of protective cover, but others don’t. And the cover may still have larger holes that allow too much to go down your drains.
A finely woven mesh drain cover will capture much more. Hair, pieces of soap, and other small pieces of debris like tissues or toilet paper won’t have a chance to go down your drains. Just wipe down the mesh drain covers to get rid of whatever it collects and then put it back in place.
Stay Ahead of Clogs
Even with mesh drain covers, some things will inevitably go down your drains. The covers can shift out of place or you may forget to put them back after cleaning them. Drain clogs can develop quickly, so take some proactive steps to prevent clogs from getting too serious.
You can do this by rinsing your drains with very hot water once each week to loosen any buildup. If your sinks or tubs begin to drain water slowly, sprinkle in some baking soda and then follow it with vinegar. If that doesn’t work, you can use a snake tool. Just don’t try chemical drain cleaners because they can actually make the problem worse.
Rinse Your Faucets
Your bathroom faucets may have a small mesh cover inside the opening. It’s designed to capture minerals that may enter your home because of hard water. Eventually, these mineral particles can build up enough to impact water flow. You can reach into your faucets and gently remove the covers, rinse them off, and put them in place again.
Only Flush Toilet Paper
Be very careful about what you flush down the toilet, whether you’re connected to a main sewer system or have a septic tank. Flushing the wrong things like feminine hygiene products and baby wipes can lead to major sewer or septic tank problems.
You may face clogs and backups that develop deep in the system and require a major project to address. Instead, keep a small trashcan near your toilet so it’s easy to dispose of other bathroom products. If you have children, talk to them about what not to flush so they develop smart habits early.