The Top Plumbing Myths

While it seems that many people would choose to learn all they can about their home's plumbing system, it is usually the opposite.

Having been told this and that over the years regarding what's needed to maintain their plumbing, the vast majority of people know little when it comes to proper plumbing maintenance.

As a result, plumbers constantly see problem after problem that could have been prevented if common sense had been used initially. To learn more about some of the most common myths and why they don't do as advertised, take a look at some of the most popular ones below.

Why Worry About Maintenance?

That seems to be the attitude of many homeowners when it comes to their plumbing, and it always results in unnecessary repairs. If you choose to never look at your Kitchener home's pipes, toilet, drains, and other plumbing parts, you'll almost always experience problems.

Also, if you decide that cleaning your Kitchener home's plumbing fixtures can be done only with hand soap, you'll probably have some very dull fixtures for everyone to see.

Hand soap tends to damage the finish and make fixtures look dull, so it's best to purchase a metal cleaner to keep fixtures looking like new.

The Secret is the Water

If water were the secret weapon in plumbing, life would be much easier for plumbers everywhere. However, water does not prevent plumbing problems, nor does it guarantee that it will allow anything to be put down the drains.

For example, numerous people believe that garbage disposals can be used as just that, with anything being put in them so long as water is running at the time. However, the disposal's blades are only made to handle certain foods, so if improper items are put down the drain the result will be broken blades and motors.

In addition to this, water running down a drain does not guarantee it will stay clog-free. If grease or other items are allowed down the drain, here comes the clog.

Soap and Warm Water

While putting a lemon rind down the disposal is thought to be a good cleaning method, spraying a soap and warm water mixture will do more good. Let it soak several minutes, then use a brush to scrub away food particles or other grime. If done on a regular basis each week or two, you'll have a great smelling and very clean disposal.

Don't make uneducated assumptions about your Kitchener, Ontario home plumbing system. Call Lodder Brothers at (226) 780-4479 for the quality you deserve.