Removing rust stains from a bathtub can restore its cleanliness and appearance. Here’s a brief summary of how to get rid of rust stains: 1. Use Baking Soda and Vinegar Paste Both baking soda and vinegar are fantastic cleaning agents that are readily available at home and cheap as well. They are also safe for … Read more
Removing black sludge from a sink drain can help improve drainage and eliminate unpleasant odors. Here’s a brief summary of how to do it: How Do I Get Rid of Black Sludge in My Sink? Now let us look at how to get rid of the black slime from your sink. There are actually several … Read more
If your toilet won’t flush but instead water rises in the bowl then drains out slowly, you have a clogged toilet (usually a partially clogged toilet) or plumbing vent. To fix the problem, use a plunger or toilet auger to unclog the toilet or climb to the roof of the house and unblock the plumbing … Read more
A sink drain is a crucial component of a plumbing system that facilitates the removal of wastewater and prevents it from accumulating in your sink. Here’s a brief summary of how a sink drain works: How a Sink Drain Works Understanding Your Home Plumbing I often have people ask me if sinks and toilets drain … Read more
How to Know if Your Toilet Seat is Round or Elongated: To read more on the pros and cons of elongated toilets versus round toilets check out this post. How to Measure a Toilet Seat Dimensions In most cases, you don’t even need to measure if you have a round or elongated toilet seat. The … Read more
Ways to Increase Toilet Flush Power: How to Adjust a Toilet Flush Pressure/Power If you are a having a slow/weak flushing toilet whose power you want to increase, the problem is with one of the problems I have mentioned above and rarely will you find a combination of 2 or more problems. The route to … Read more
Causes Summary What to Do Summary Smelly Toilet Remedy: How to Fix Clean Toilets that Smell so Bad As I have already mentioned, a clean toilet that smells so bad can be caused by many things. You can therefore be stuck on where to start troubleshooting. There is however a method you can use to … Read more
Aspect S-Traps P-Traps Shape Resemble the letter “S” Resemble the letter “P” Common Usage Less common in modern plumbing Commonly used in modern plumbing Function Trap and retain water to prevent sewer gases from entering the building Trap and retain water to prevent sewer gases from entering the building Design Typically have a shallow bend … Read more
Removing calcium buildup in faucets is crucial for maintaining water flow and preventing mineral deposits from affecting the fixture’s performance. Here’s a brief summary of how to do it: How to Remove Calcium Buildup in Faucets: Vinegar vs. Strong Acids Vinegar is the safest bust still effective solution to dissolve and remove calcium deposits in … Read more
Removing limescale or calcium buildup from a toilet is essential for maintaining cleanliness and proper flushing. Here’s a brief summary of how to do it: The best way to prevent calcium buildup in toilets, tubs, sinks, faucets, drains and water pipes is by installing a water softener. Negatively charged beads in the water softener attract … Read more