No one wants to start brushing their teeth or washing their hands only to realize their sink drain is clogged. It’s gross, it’s annoying, and it’s definitely inconvenient.

There are many drain cleaners you can buy at the store for a quick fix but using those can eventually cause more harm than good. Here are some reasons why you should not use store-bought drain cleaners to fix your drain clogs.

How Chemicals Can Affect Your Pipes

When you use these drain cleaners, they come with caustic chemicals inside them. These chemicals can actually cause your pipes to weaken over time if you keep using the drain cleaners. The chemicals work to break up the clog, but the reaction generated when these chemicals mix releases heat. If you have PVC pipes this especially is harmful to them.

Sometimes, the chemicals don’t work so well and can just end up sitting in your pipes. As they weaken, the potential for them to burst increases.

Have you ever thought about how much water is used to power each toilet flush? Back in the 1980s, it was over three gallons each time. To put that in perspective, it’s recommended that an adult should consume two liters, or half a gallon, of water each day.

Water conservation is high on people’s lists these days and there are many ways to save on water consumption within your homes or commercial properties. Converting to water-saving toilets is one way to do this.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, changing to high-efficiency toilets in a home reduces toilet water usage more than 50%. For a family of four, that means saving 15,000 or more gallons per year.

So, are high-efficiency toilets worth the investment? Yes, not only for your water bill, but also for the overall well-being of our environment.

How Do Water-Saving Toilets Work

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There are so many things to do around your household, when it comes to cleaning, that some items slip through the cracks and do not get touched. One of the most forgotten items in households is the toilet tank. This area of your bathroom, if left unclean, can lead to the buildup of bacteria, mold, and odors that can have your bathroom consistently smelling unpleasant, as well as pose a health risk.

You should take the time at least twice per year to clean out your toilet tank. And, It only takes a few minutes to do!

Constantly Flushing Unclean Water Leads to Staining & Odors

Your toilet tank and toilet bowl are part of the same mechanism, so the same water affects them. If the water in your tank is unclean, then you are constantly flushing unclean water into your toilet bowl, which can lead to staining and odors.

Rarely Used Bathrooms Could Have Bacteria in Their Toilet Tanks

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Plumbing systems in your home can be extremely confusing and take a delicate hand and extensive professional knowledge to understand. However, homeowners try to save a dollar here and there by doing home improvement projects that they really should not. But, One minor mistake in plumbing can result in thousands of extra dollars in damage.

Instead of trying to solve the plumbing problems in your home, leave these to a licensed and insured professional, such as Curtis Plumbing. Your wallet will thank you in the end! Here are six plumbing problems homeowners try to fix, but could add significantly more problems if they do!

Problem #1: A Pipe Burst or Leak

Trying the DIY method will lead to more damage than good. Types of Damage that could result from homeowners taking this problem on include holes in your wall, flooding, and mold from water exposure. Trusting a professional plumber to get the job done will certainly minimize damage to your home and get the repairs done quickly.