Causes of toilets not flushing properly: The most common reason a toilet will start to overflow is a blockage, normally a build-up of tissue which accumulates. A blockage in the pipe means that the water is unable to drain when you pull the flush, and repeated flushing causes the water to rise back up through the pipes and, you guessed it, overflow into your … [Read more...]

Select the Cleanest Toilet Hygiene is key and unfortunately, some people don’t seem to care about this. Therefore, when you go to a public toilet that has multiple stalls, look for the one that has the cleanest bowl. It Might Be Helpful: How to Keep Toilet Brush Clean How to change the toilet valve Release the Middle Flap Section Once identified, pull the … [Read more...]

Get hot water Heat some water until it is boiling hot. Fill a bucket with the hot water and add a few cups (about 500ml) of bleach inside. If you have tablets, add two to three of them, but you can also follow the specifications given on the bottle. An important thing to note is that you should use a bucket that is deep enough to submerge the brush inside fully. If you … [Read more...]

Try to reach down using your hands The first method that you can use is to try to reach the clog using your hands. Of course, you will need waterproof gloves to do this and they should be long enough so as to extend far back on your arm. This should be used if you can be able to spot the object that is causing the clog because the idea here is to remove it completely as … [Read more...]

Shut off the water supply In any toilet repair, the first step is always to turn off the water supply. Locate the shut-off valve at the back of the toilet and turn it clockwise. Clear out water in the toilet tank After the supply has been cut, flush the toilet then open the tank lid and clear out the remaining water using a sponge until the tank is empty. This will ensure … [Read more...]