Preventing Plumbing Issues In Your Bathroom

– Starting with the shower and bathtub, you might think that all is well here and for the most part everything will be just fine, except the fact that you will most likely have to deal with back ups sooner than later. Even the most careful of residents will eventually need help due to slow-moving drains. You see, after many showers, the pipes can clog and start to back up water. If this remains stagnant, the clog could force water to move into other areas of the home and even cause sewage back up which would be terrible overall. To avoid this issue, put down a mesh or plastic screen. This will prevent hair and debris from going down the drain and you won’t have to call in a professional after a few months of showers.

– It’s best to not flush a lot of paper down the toilet after each use. Instead, try to flush once for solid materials, and be conservative with the paper. You can flush paper products, however, make sure that you’re using interval flushing and not just throwing away a great deal of paper at once. If you put too much down your toilet, it will clog and you’ll be left with no other recourse than to call in a plumber. For light clogs, don’t be afraid to use a plunger.