Clogged toilets are gross and inconvenient whenever you need to use the bathroom. This is especially true when your toilet bowl overflows, causing filthy water to flow everywhere. To prevent this from ruining your day, we have provided some tips and tricks to stop your toilet from clogging! However, clogs can be unavoidable with certain toilets and plumbing systems, which, in that case, give us, T.J. Huggard Plumbing, a call. We’d be more than happy to remove the clog and put in preventative measures to stop clogs from happening again!
Flush Multiple Times
If you typically use a lot of toilet paper, we recommend flushing a few wipes at a time rather than all at once in one flush. If you flush down too much toilet paper simultaneously, there might be insufficient space or water to guide the waste through the pipes. Also, try to use biodegradable toilet paper so it can break down while it flushes, and your pipes are less strained.
What Not to Flush
Basically, your rule of thumb should be to try not to flush anything besides toilet paper. However, we’ve listed some items that people often mistake as things they can flush down their toilet.
- Cotton Swabs
- Tampons and other Menstrual Products
- Diapers
- Hair
- Dental Floss
- Wipes that say they are “flushable” (They often aren’t actually flushable)
- Disinfecting Wipes
Have the Right Toilet Tools?
Most households have a plunger, which is excellent for solving simple clogs. If you do not have a plunger, they are available at most home goods stores. However, if you repeatedly use a plunger to unclog your toilet, there may be a more significant issue with your pipes.
Close the Lid
Closing your toilet lid helps prevent objects and debris from falling into it. Maybe you left your bathroom window open, and a few leaves or dirt found their way into your toilet, causing a clog.
Clean Your Toilet
By cleaning your toilet regularly, you can remove grime from the toilet bowl that might cause clogs or notice any leaks or excess water around your toilet that is usually caused by clogs.
Water Softeners
If your household does not have a water softener, getting one to prevent toilet clogs might be a good idea. Depending on the hardness of your water, calcium, and other minerals can build up in your pipes and cause blockages. Water softeners remove those minerals, allowing for a smoother passage of water. T.J. Huggard Plumbing can install or repair your water softener!
Unclog Your Toilet with Professional Drain Cleaners at T.J. Huggard Plumbing
If you’re struggling with a clogged toilet and need professional sewer cleaning, look no further than T.J. Huggard Plumbing. With our expertise, top-notch service, and professional tools like sewer camera inspection, we can efficiently unclog your toilet and ensure everything is back to normal in no time. Don’t let a clogged toilet disrupt your routine – contact T.J. Huggard Plumbing and let our professional team take care of the issue for you.
