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5 Simple Ways To Avoid Toilet Clogs

Let’s face it – the last thing you want to find in your bathroom is a blocked toilet. There are, however, some super simple things you can do to ensure your toilet stays unblocked. Our Perth plumbers share 5 simple ways to avoid toilet clogs.

 

 

 1. Don’t Put Non-Flushable Items In Your Toilet

This is the golden rule of all toilets – never, ever flush something non-flushable down your toilet. This is the leading cause of toilet clogs and the number one reason our plumbers get called out when someone has a blocked toilet.

You may think things like ‘flushable’ wipes are OK, given their name, but even these are not good for your toilet and drains.

The best thing you can do to avoid toilet clogs is stick to flushing only toilet paper down your toilet.

 

2. Don’t Use Excessive Amounts Of Toilet Paper

 While you can flush toilet paper down your toilet, it’s good to minimise the amount of paper you use with each flush.

Besides being bad for the environment, and costing you more, the chances of your toilet getting clogged from excessive paper use is pretty high. Only use what you really need to use with each visit.

If you’re on a mission to save water, like many others today, and you purposely don’t flush every time you visit the loo, don’t leave it too long before flushing as paper build up can easily lead to a toilet blockage too.

 

 3. Teach Your Children About Bathroom Etiquette

 Following on from the first two tips, one of the most important things you can do is educate your children on toilet care.

If you have kids, you’ll know that they can get up to mischief. Flushing things down the toilet can seem like something super fun to do, so make sure they know that the only thing they can flush down the loo is toilet paper.

Also teach them how much toilet paper is appropriate to use. We’ve all been there – you wander into the bathroom to check on your child, only to find them sitting on the loo, the toilet chock-full of loo paper and a big grin on their face!

 

 4. Invest In A Decent Plunger

If you want to avoid toilet clogs, but still want to be prepared if it happens, invest in a good plunger and a toilet auger. Most blockages can be fixed within minutes with proper equipment and if attended to straight away.

As soon as you see the toilet is blocked or won’t flush, use your plunger to try and remove the clog. If a plunger alone isn’t clearing the blockage, a toilet auger can help to loosen the blockage. It will either push the blockage further along the pipe to clear it, or bring it back up into the toilet bowl where you can remove it.

 

 5. Fix Any Leaks Or Issues Immediately

 As soon as you notice anything unusual about your toilet, investigate it immediately.

If you can’t see what the source of the problem is – whether it’s a blockage, leak, constant dripping or anything else – it’s time to call in a residential plumber in Perth who can help you locate the cause of the issue and rectify it.

The sooner problems are attended to, the smaller they are to fix and therefore cheaper too. Don’t wait too long and end up with a much bigger problem than you started with.

 

Our reliable plumbers in Duncraig cover everywhere, from Joondalup to Rockingham. If you’ve got a blocked toilet, leaky taps or any other residential plumbing problem, give us a call today on 0451 781 384 or get in touch online for a free quote.

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5 Simple Ways To Avoid Toilet Clogs

What’s Your Current Home Style?

Your bathroom should match your overall home style.

It would be odd to create an ultra-modern bathroom in a country home with vintage styling.

However, it’s not a room you want to be renovating just because your décor has changed, so think about whether you’ll be updating the rest of your home to a different style in the near future too.

If you’re going to be renovating and redecorating your home soon, tie in your new bathroom style with your plans for the rest of the home.

Who’ll Be Using The Bathroom?

Another big consideration is who will be using the bathroom, now and in the foreseeable future.

Will it be used just for you and your partner?

Does it need to be a family bathroom that the whole house can use?

Do you have any elderly people in your home and therefore have to consider their needs as they age as well?

Who uses the bathroom can very much affect the style of bathroom you choose.

How Much Space Do You Have?

We’d all love a bathroom that easily accommodates everything we want in it, but sometimes we’re restricted by the space available.

Look at how much space you have available, and work out what you can physically fit in the bathroom. You might want a shower and a separate bath, but it might not be possible to do.

A good bathroom renovation specialist will do their best to build in clever features and storage to help you pack as much into your bathroom as possible without making it feel overcrowded.

What’s Your Bathroom Renovation Budget?

As much as you’d like to splash the cash and only have the best of the best for your bathroom renovation, it’s good to have a budget in mind that works for you.

Our bathroom renovations team in Perth can help you design and estimate the cost of your bathroom renovation so there are no nasty shocks along the way.

What Can’t You Live Without?

Think about the elements you can’t live without while planning your bathroom renovation.

Are twin sinks non-negotiable? Could you live without a bath if it meant more room for a larger shower?

Make a list of your must haves and nice to haves before you start getting bathroom renovation quotes.

What Bathroom Style To Choose

Classic Bathroom

A classic bathroom style is ideal if you don’t want to update your bathroom again for a while. Use one or two colours, with no bold patterns that could date easily.

Go for formal yet elegant fixtures and fittings, nothing overly dramatic or bold.

 

Modern Bathroom

Modern bathrooms use sleek materials like glass, stone, and stainless steel.

Avoid clutter, keep accessories to a minimum and keep lines clean.

Modern bathrooms often use bold patterns or colours – see what’s on trend in bathrooms and take your inspiration from that.

 

Shabby Chic Bathroom

Shabby chic is still a popular bathroom style. You can mix and match different elements and then use a single colour to link all your elements together.

It exudes a comfy lived-in look, so shop around at second-hand stores and markets for interesting pieces to add to your bathroom.

 

Country Bathroom

Country style bathrooms are ideal for rural properties. Using light wood for some of the key pieces in your bathroom like vanities and towel rails, you can really bring your country look to life.

If using fabrics, go for striped, floral or plaid patterns.

Bring some personal touches to the bathroom with vintage accessories or furniture like high-backed chairs and freestanding tables for your sinks.

 

Read to makeover your bathroom? Call Perth’s bathroom renovation specialists, Perth-fection Plumbing.

Our experienced plumbers in Perth can help you design your perfect bathroom and bring it to life.

Call us now on 0451 781 384 or contact us online now for a free quote.