One of the scheduled wreckers in a perfectly planned workday is an unexpected plumbing problem. When the bathroom drain clogs or the toilet refuses to flush, you don’t have any other choice but to solve the problem right away.

In this blog post, we will focus on one plumbing problem that happens in every household – bathroom drain clogging. Read below to see seven easy ways to prevent this plumbing problem.

Cleaning regularly to avoid clogging the bathroom

For most of us, cleaning the bathroom is our least favorite of all the household chores. Some are okay with putting the trash out, vacuuming, and mopping. However, cleaning the bathroom is a task we always put on hold.

If we keep doing this, we shouldn’t wonder why our bathroom keeps on clogging. Remember that hair and dirt get stuck under the drain every time we take a bath, and these two are the major reasons for bathroom clogging. The obvious thing to do is to clean the bathroom regularly. Once a week would be the best frequency but if you can only do it once in two weeks, that could also work. 

Be cautious in preventing bathroom clogging

Being cautious pays well when it comes to preventing bathroom clogging, and being “cautious” simply means being conscious about the things that are inside your bathroom whenever you’re there.

You don’t need to do hourly inspections. But whenever you use the bathroom, be conscious of the tissue on the floor, the wipes left in the toilet, or the bulk of hair sticking out on the drain. When you notice something that can cause clogging, remove it right away.

Check problems with your drain

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Sometimes, we don’t notice that the drain is already too old and rusty that it’s not able to do its job anymore. Sometimes, unnoticeable things block the drain, which causes clogging in the bathroom. But you won’t find out about it unless you inspect it closely.

So whenever the flow of water into the drain slows down, check your drain and see if it needs cleaning, declogging, or replacement.

Inspect plumbing equipment that may cause clogging

Aside from the drain, there is certain plumbing equipment inside the bathroom that may cause clogging. For example, an old shower head can release minerals that can pile up and clog the drains. You may need toilet bowl replacement because your toilet bowl is too old and rusty and the rust may cause drain clogging.

Check all the water outlets inside your bathroom to make sure that they are in good condition. Better yet, hire a reliable plumber to check the plumbing parts of your bathroom so that you can address any possible clogging before it happens.

Avoid too much moisture in the bathroom

Moisture causes mold and other harm inside the bathroom if you don’t watch out for it. As we all know, moisture is a breeding ground for bacteria, including all kinds of dirt produced in the bathroom. Here are some useful ways to prevent moisture in the bathroom to help avoid drain clogging.

Target hair clogs

As mentioned earlier, hair is one of the leading causes of drain clogging, so here is one tip that can at least minimize the amount of hair in the bathroom. Avoid brushing your hair in the bathroom. While applying hair products, as much as possible, don’t deliberately let the hair fall on the floor but catch them with your hand and dispose of them after taking a bath.

Pump at least weekly

While you do your best to clean your bathroom at least once a week, make sure you include drain pumping in your list of to-dos. In fact, even if you fail to clean your bathroom for the week, do at least the simple task of pumping your bathroom drain. This is your last layer of protection against drain clogging.

We hope you learned a lot from these bathroom clogging prevention tips to save yourself from the unexpected hassle that could ruin your pleasant workday.