Bathroom Plumbing Tips

Check around the base of the toilet for signs of water damage (i.e.; rolled vinyl, black or white stains).To check for a “soft floor,” stand straddled over the toilet and rock back and forth on each foot. If the floor feels spongy, it is probably rotting or weakened. Check to see how fast the toilet flushes. Check for leaky or loose tiles by pressing on the walls where they come in contact with the bathtub. If the walls are soft, water may have created damage behind the tiles. Provide a rubbish bin in the bathroom so the toilet isn’t used as one. Never flush cotton swabs, cotton balls, hair, facial scrub pads, diapers, sanitary products or similar items down the toilet. These items will not easily dissolve and are responsible for most clogs.