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Tips For Preventing Clogged Toilets From Professionals Friday, September 23rd, 10:34 AM
Professional plumbers in Falls Church, VA, help homeowners prevent clogged toilets.

Falls Church, United States - September 22, 2022 / The Plumbing Dr /

Why the Toilets May Be Constantly Clogged 

Dealing with a clogged toilet can feel like an act of divine retribution or the universe plotting to ruin someone’s day. Clogged toilets, especially those that always seem to be clogged, have a way of feeling like a personal attack. The good news is that clogged toilets are a common problem with simple solutions and even simpler prevention strategies. The bad news is that the homeowners are likely to blame for toilets that are always clogged. 

However, habits can be easily changed to yield incredible results as far as clogged toilets are concerned. Most of the time, clogged toilets plague homeowners simply because they don’t know exactly how to prevent toilet clogs. Here are the most common causes of clogged toilets that can be easily fixed with a little effort. 

Flushing the Wrong Stuff

flushedToilets can become clogged because someone flushed the wrong thing. So many misconceptions exist that it can be hard for a homeowner to know what should or shouldn’t be flushed. But, here is an answer from the experts. The only things that should go down the drain in the toilet are water, human waste, and toilet paper. Everything else should be thrown in the garbage. Providing a wastebasket next to the toilet allows everyone to help in this cause.

Items that shouldn’t be flushed, even if the advertising insists they are flushable, are: 

  • Paper towels
  • Napkins
  • Diapers
  • Wipes
  • Feminine products

Using Too Much Toilet Paper

toiletSo, now that it’s confirmed that toilet paper is one of the only things that should go into a toilet, here is one amendment. Too much toilet paper being flushed at one time is just as bad for the toilet and sewer lines as any of the objects mentioned above. 

Too much toilet paper being flushed at once is like taking a pre-made toilet clog and forcing it down the toilet. There is no way for the toilet paper to break up and make it around the bends in the toilet and sewer piping. Instead of overburdening the toilet, try using less toilet paper or flushing several times as toilet paper is added to the toilet basin. This allows each flush to completely break up and wash away the batch of toilet paper so no clogs can result. 

Ignoring Signs of Sewer Line Clogs 

Often, clogged toilets are not caused by a problem in the bathroom but are evidence of a larger problem further down the system. Sewer lines can also clog; the first place they are usually noticed is in the toilet. Since toilets flush a large volume all at once, the sudden rush of water can make it seem like the toilet is backed up when, in reality, the sewer line is blocked. 

Some of the signs that a sewer line is clogged are:

  • Slow-flushing toilets
  • Sewage backing up into bathtubs
  • Gurgling toilet flushes
  • Slow draining sinks
  • Noxious odors seeping into bathrooms

To prevent sewer line clogs, homeowners should follow the previous tips and avoid putting cooking oil or grease down any drains. This includes kitchen sinks, even ones with garbage disposals. As oil and grease cool, they stick to pipe walls and harden, causing clogs. Sewer line clogs are out of the skillset of most homeowners. For easy fixes, simply call a plumber for help. 

About The Plumbing Dr

Need help with a clogged toilet ASAP? The Plumbing Dr offers same-day service and is available 24/7 for emergency support. For expert workmanship, call them today for toilet repair in Falls Church, VA.

Contact Information:

The Plumbing Dr

1063 West Broad Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
United States

Tracy Bennett
(703) 525-9280
https://www.theplumbingdr.com/

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