Keeping Your Restrooms Clog Free

6/18/2019 (Permalink)

One clogged toilet in your building in Oklahoma City, OK, can cause water damage

Four Tips for Keeping Your Restroom Free of Clogs

Restroom maintenance is very important. One clogged toilet in your building in Oklahoma City, OK, can cause water damage not only in the restroom where it's installed but also in the floors below it. Follow these four tips for keeping your restrooms free of clogs and the potential damage that comes with them.

Post Signs

You may not think that people will read signs in the restroom, but posting expectations can actually help make them more mindful of their behavior. Remind those who use the facilities in your building of a few key community standards, such as:

• Don't overfill the toilet.
  
• Don't flush anything but toilet paper.
  
• Report any problems immediately.
  
  

Supply Thin Paper

Thinner toilet paper is a smarter choice for restrooms in commercial buildings. Not only does it tend to be less expensive but also can be instrumental in preventing toilet overflow. Even if someone uses a large wad of one-ply toilet paper, it is less likely to cause problems than thicker sheets.

Provide Trashcans

Many items that shouldn't be flushed can result in a clogged toilet when there isn't an adequate number of trash receptacles in the restroom. No one wants to carry their trash with them or leave it on the floor, so they dispose of it the only way they have left, which is down the toilet. Make sure you have a trashcan in every stall as well as one or two large trashcans near the sinks.

Check Regularly

Despite all your best efforts, sewage problems may still occur. Have your restrooms checked frequently throughout the day to make sure there is enough toilet paper and paper towels and to confirm that no mishaps have occurred. If there is a toilet overflow or a leak, call water mitigation specialists immediately to clean up the damage.

No one wants to walk into a restroom and see or smell the mess a clogged toilet leaves behind. Taking simple preventative measures can help everyone do their part to avoid the problem.