Tips for maintenance of the plumbing system

1. Don’t wash it

The only thing you should throw down the toilet are your waste and toilet paper. A toilet bowl is not a garbage can, so things like sanitary products, cotton swabs, plastic, hair, and cardboard can build up in the line and cause a bad clog. Unless you want to pay a professional plumber big bucks to pull a nasty surprise out of your sewer, put a bin in the bathroom and use it.

2. Check for leaks from the food coloring reservoir

Is your water tank leaking into the bowl? Try it by putting a little red food colouring in the tub and waiting about an hour. So if at that point it has leaked into the bowl, it is necessary to replace the sphere of the tank to prevent the water from escaping and to lower the water bill.

3. Stop an overflowing toilet in its tracks

Is there something more to make your hair stand on end than watching the water level slowly rise in the cup of water? If you think it might overflow, open the tank and push the drain valve down. This will stop the water and save you time to tackle the plumbing problem.

4. Clean a blocked toilet with soap

Don’t have a plunger? You don’t need it to clean a clogged toilet. You can often get rid of the blockage by adding hot soapy water to the bowl. Take the hottest water you can from the tap and add as much as possible to the bowl until it is full. Add liquid soap, and don’t be shy – you can’t add too much. The hot water will help to break down the hoof and the soap will help it get back into motion.

5. Check regularly for leaks

Leaking taps and running toilets can cost you hundreds of water bills. Repairing them is usually easy and can save you a lot of money. Remain diligent in repairing them. Many causes of plumbing leak, such as corroded and rusted pipes, don’t all occur at once. Regularly inspect exposed pipes in your home for signs of damage or decay. Rust, deformation and drops of water on the outside of the pipes all indicate a problem that an experienced plumber should face.