Reasons Behind a Clogged Toilet
From a professional standpoint if you own a home or rent a home, regardless of whether you have young family members or not, if you put a hidden camera in all of your bathrooms, you might be shocked the amount of “junk” that’s tossed in the toilet. In some homes, it’s pretty much used as a garbage disposal, leaving you in need of clogged toilet repairs.
Many Times An Accident Can Be The Problem!
A professional plumber knows who the culprits are because they are on a first-name basis with troublemakers clogging your toilet. Of course, it’s not the toilet who is to blame, the fault lies with the people who use the toilet as their own personal garbage dump. That said, here are a few surprises of the most popular reasons why you will need to call your plumber.
Oops, that was an accident. These are usually the most stubborn clogs. Stuff you didn’t mean to toss in the toilet. You know, things like a young son or daughter whose toothbrush falls off the sink. Or a family members shaving their legs with one foot up on the open toilet….yes…..another oops in the making.
In This Case Your Toilet Paper May Be The Reason!
Your friendly plumber will be the first to tell you that often the toilet clog is due to something as simple as toilet paper. Believe it or not, some toilet paper, in terms of flushing, works better than others. Any plumber will tell you that “single-ply is the best and in most cases, ranks in the top three of reasons why a toilet clogs. Why you may ask?” The answer is that it dissolves easier and quicker. Thick brands of toilet paper can be a real headache.
Flushable Or Not Flushable. That Is The Question!
Many times it’s not only the “brand” but more how folks are using the obvious “clog” material. People need to recognize, and quickly, what they are flushing down their toilets. The following items were listed in the “you-need-to-think-twice” top 10 list.
- Tampons
- Baby Wipes
- Kleenex
- Q Tips and Dental Floss
Also, if you want to know what keeps your plumber busy day in and day out, check these non-flushable items: large chunks of hair, anything that has to do with feminine hygiene, and toilet fresheners like the type that hang over the rim of your toilet bowl. Your plumber says: “place it in the tank.”
Call Nixco Plumbing at (513) 398-5907 right now if your toilet is clogged. Our experienced technicians will service your Mason home in no time!