It’s entirely up to you how you clean your drains on a regular basis.
Plumbing Secret #7
But first, a word of caution is that chemical drain cleaners should never be used.
List of things you should not mix, but here are a few to keep in mind:
– Glass cleaners
– Toilet/bathroom cleaning solutions
– Multi-surface cleaners
– Chemical drain cleaners
These drain cleaners include hazardous chemicals that are not only bad for the environment but also bad for your plumbing system.
Take a look at the inside of the flush tank.
Plumbing Secret #8
There is a float that keeps the valve closed and prevents water from entering the toilet.
The water might be trickling down because the float is set too low. You can manually secure the valve by lifting the float up
Invest in a high-quality plunger to clear clogs in toilets, sinks, and drains.
Plumbing Secret #9
Before removing the trap from the sink, use a plunger to remove the majority of the water. The task will be far less wet and untidy to finish.
A toilet and a sink/shower plunger are two different types of plungers. Sink/shower plungers are flat, whereas toilet plungers are narrow at the bottom to fit into the toilet.
It’s advisable to do this before pouring any drain cleaners down the drain because they can splash out if you’re not careful.
Don’t put clothes or anything else on your basement’s exposed pipes
Plumbing Secret #10
It’s advisable to do this before pouring any drain cleaners down the drain because they can splash out if you’re not careful.
Even if you think a small object won’t cause damage you’ll be surprised as the weight may break them and flood a basement.