3 Tips to Prevent Clogged Toilets

6/27/2022 (Permalink)

Prevent Toilet Flooding

A clogged toilet is not merely annoying, it also creates a risk of overflow and resulting water damage. Prevent toilet flooding in your Fort Collins, CO, place of business by following these three simple tips.

1. Avoid Thick Toilet Paper
Quilted toilet paper is more durable and comfortable. However, it's also more likely to occlude your toilet when used in large quantities. By using thinner, less expensive toilet paper, you can both prevent pipe blockages and save money. Bamboo or recycled toilet paper options are both more eco-friendly than traditional toilet paper and disintegrate faster, causing fewer toilet backups.

2. Provide Convenient Waste Disposal
Many people unknowingly flush items down toilets that should only be disposed of in wastebaskets. The most common non-flushable items that may cause toilet overflow include:

• paper towels
  
• baby wipes
  
• dental floss
  
• tampons
  
• sanitary napkins
  
  

If too many of these or similar items are flushed down toilets, a backlog of sewage may occur. Waste will not flush properly under these conditions. If flooding results and causes damage, a water damage repair company can help clean and restore your bathroom.
Always provide proper waste disposal bins both inside and outside bathroom stalls. This service is especially important for stalls in women's restrooms, where sanitary products are changed out. Convenience goes a long way toward encouraging people to dispose of waste properly.

3. Use Visual Reminders to Prevent a Clogged Toilet
Pin signs in the bathroom notifying people about items that can and cannot go down the toilets. Provide both visual and written examples of these items and their proper disposal method. Informing people how toilets may clog and overflow reminds people to comply even if they're busy or forgetful.
Modern plumbing is convenient but requires informed maintenance. Overflowing toilets are a common but mainly preventable malfunction. By sticking to these three rules, you can help prevent a clogged toilet and water damage.