What steps can you take to stop toilet plumbing from becoming blocked?

To prevent toilet plumbing from becoming blocked, avoid flushing heavier items and avoid flushing large amounts of toilet paper. People should also make sure that their toilets and pipes are clear and clean.

People can easily prevent toilet clogs by taking the following steps.

1. Do not flush heavy items down the toilet

Heavy items that people should never flush include:

• Sanitary napkins
• Diapers
• Baby wipes
• Paper towels
• Face wipes
• Dryer sheets
• Swiffer sheets

Items such as baby wipes often say that they are flushable, but they can easily get stuck in pipes, especially when there is already a clog forming.

2. Do not flush items that do not dissolve in water

Items such as tampons and dental floss may be small, but they can easily cause clogs. Cotton and waxy floss does not break down in water, which makes it easy for them to build up or get snagged in pipes.

3. Use less toilet paper

Toilet paper is designed to break down in water, but large amounts of it can still clog pipes. If using a lot of toilet paper cannot be avoided, flush twice to break up the amount of paper and waste going through the plumbing at once.

4. Use flush cleaners

Flush cleaners are small tabs of toilet cleaner that clean the toilet bowl after every flush. This helps dirt and debris from building up in the bowl and pipes.

5. Clean the pipes

Keep the plumbing clean and clear by using drain cleaners on a regular basis. People can use chemical drain cleaners, such as Drano, or opt for manual cleaners that suck small blockages out of the pipes. Drain cleaners remove small clogs before they completely block the plumbing.