7 Tips for Keeping Your Plumbing in Good Shape

No one wants to spend a lot of money continually getting their plumbing repaired. Therefore, it’s a good idea to take care of your plumbing. If you do, you should be able to keep your plumbing in great shape and save a lot of money on repairs.

  1. Use Liquid Soap

Body wash or liquid hand soap is better for your plumbing than bar soap. Using bar soap leaves a residue that can stick to the pipes in your house. This residue can even re-solidify in your pipes and cause a blockage.

  1. Use Drain Covers.

Another great way to help your home’s plumbing is to use a drain cover. Anyone with children knows that some really unexpected objects can go down a drain. But, many everyday items can cause trouble as well if they go down the drain. Things such as hair in the shower or food in the kitchen sink can lead to clogs. So, putting a drain cover over your drain can really help protect your plumbing. It can also reduce unpleasant odors.

  1. Be Careful What You Flush Down the Toilet

Flushing anything other than toilet paper or bodily waste down a toilet can damage the plumbing in your house. A toilet isn’t really designed to handle other substances, even those that are very similar to toilet paper, such as facial tissue. This is true because other products don’t break down as quickly when exposed to water as toilet paper does.

  1. Keep Grease Out of Your Drains

It may be easy to just pour grease or cooking oil down the drain while cleaning pans, but it can cause a lot of trouble later. These oils can get deep into your home’s plumbing and then solidify. Once enough of this grease solidifies, it can block a pipe, and a clog this deep may require a call to your plumber.

  1. Avoid Harsh Drain Cleaners

One problem with harsh drain cleaners is that they can stay in your pipes after you’re done using them. Then, if they remain in your pipes too long, they can damage your pipes. You’re better off using a plunger, a snake, or a non-chemical drain cleaner, such as dish soap or baking soda and vinegar. If that doesn’t work, it’s best to call a plumber.

  1. Inspect Your Pipes

No matter how careful you are with your plumbing, your pipes will eventually need to be repaired or replaced. But, the sooner you catch the problem, the less it is likely to cost.

So, try to check your pipes periodically for any cracks or leaks. Also, look for discoloration on the pipes. This could be a sign of corrosion.

If you see any of these problems, call a plumber to check your pipes. They may need to be replaced.

Conclusion

Plumbing repairs are costly and can easily cause damage to the rest of your home. Besides, no one wants to lose a toilet, shower, or other plumbing fixture for an extended period of time. Your pipes won’t last forever, but if you follow these tips, they are guaranteed to last longer.

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