Why is Sand Coming Out of Faucet?
Turn on the tap and sand comes out. What’s going on? The sand coming out of the faucet may have gotten into the water conduit during a repair. But, in some cases, the inside of … continue reading
Cleaning
Why Do You Need WD40 In Your Faucets?
WD-40 is a multipurpose lubricant that was created in 1953 and is now used in everything from cars to airplanes. It’s also used for household items like garbage disposals, locks, and hinges. So why add … continue reading
Is Drain Cleaner Acidic Or Basic?
If you don’t know what the pH level of your drain cleaner is, it could be a serious problem A drain cleaner may be acidic or basic, depending on the cause of the clogging. The … continue reading
Shower Trap: What It is and How to Clean It
As a student, I lived in dorm-rooms for all of 4 years. I had fairly luxurious rooms, and every one of them had a bathroom. However, in the first year, my room smelled absolutely disgusting. I was on the first floor, and whenever someone above me would shower, sewer odors would escape from the kitchen sink and shower.
Even though I took good care of my plumbing system, cleaning it frequently and thoroughly, nothing helped the smell. Months later I found out why. Firstly, there was no p-trap installed anywhere in the building, and the building itself was quite old.
Therefore, even though I cleaned my bathroom and kitchen every 7 days, that doesn’t mean my predecessor did, right? And with all the other stress that came with moving to the new city, new school, and exams, I became resigned to the smell. I just kept my windows open.
Thankfully, I remained healthy. It should be emphasized that no one should resign to my technique.
To continue, I mentioned this interesting thing called a p-trap. Let’s see what it is.
Should You Wash Dishes on the Disposal Side?
We all know that left-over food can lead to unpleasant odors and clogs in your drain. However, many people wonder if it’s ok to wash dishes on the disposal side. If you are using a … continue reading
How to Remove Mineral Deposits from Toilet
Keeping a toilet clean and safe for use can be a tiring process that not all of us can handle easily.
The usage of different chemicals required for this task could harm some people considering how strong some of those substances smell.
Sometimes you would probably like to just hire someone to do this job for you, considering that you will find yourself on your knees cleaning the possibly smallest room in your household and inhaling all kinds of chemicals.
Nevertheless, you certainly spend hours in your bathroom every day and making sure that everything is clean and hygienic is crucial for safely using your toilet.
That’s why it is very important to know which chemicals to use when cleaning the toilet, which kind of minerals are accumulating in your toilet, as well as how to remove them safely.
How to Clean a Shower Head with Bleach
Cleaning the shower head isn’t always fun, but, it is absolutely necessary if you want to have a clean shower. Also, you won’t be able to take a nice hot shower if the shower head is clogged or full with nasty build-ups.
Therefore, cleaning of the shower head is quite important, and there’s no better way to do so than using bleach. However, bleach is a strong chemical substance and it requires you to take some safety steps first.
Anyhow, let’s see exactly how to clean a shower head with bleach.
How to Remove Rust Stains from Toilet Bowl Naturally
When it comes to bathrooms, I suppose that we all have one thing in common – all of us love to have their bathrooms clean and shiny. But, in reality, the fact is that rust stains make it difficult to keep your toilet shiny white.
The rust stains are results of the water’s content. The more a toilet bowl is used, the bigger the chance is that red-brown rust stains will appear in it. And, of course, the longer the rust stains stay in the toilet bowl, the harder it will be for you to remove them.
Fortunately, there are a few ways to remove rust stains from toilet bowl completely – and guess what? All of them use only natural ingredients.
After reading this article, you will get some new ideas about how to remove rust stains and you will not need to buy those expensive products full of harmful chemicals.
How to Clean Calcium Buildup in Urinals
Some people call them standing toilets, some sanitary plumbing fixtures, and most people call it a urinal. These things have been known in the male world as chit-chat makers, considering they put together men in a rather awkward situation, which often results in them making small talk to reduce the awkwardness.
For some men, it makes going to the bathroom more effective while others still prefer privacy and always pass on the urinal options. Like everything in the bathroom, the urinal will get dirty sometimes and you will need to know how to clean it.
Before panicking after noticing that your urinal is dirty and smelly and spending money on a completely new one – relax and keep reading, we have simple solutions for you.
Step-by-Step Guide to Cleaning Drains with Coke
If I made a list of things that annoy me the most, clogged drains in my kitchen and bathroom would definitely make it to the top five. That’s why regular cleaning of the drains is very important if you want to prevent the clogging in the future. One of my favourite tricks is cleaning drains with coke.
There’s nothing worse than being in the middle of washing dishes or taking a bath and having to stop and wait for the water to leave the sink or shower before continuing.
Not only is it time consuming and inconvenient, but clogged drains can also provoke serious problems with your pipes and extremely bad smells that are caused by food, grease and hair residue that decided to stick to the walls of the pipes, decrease the water flow and eventually clog the drains completely.