A dirty toilet can stink up your entire home and drastically decrease your household’s indoor air quality. But what should you do when your toilet smells even after cleaning it? When a toilet smells bad even after cleaning, it could be due to bacteria-rich tap water, gentle cleaning chemicals, or an unsecured toilet. Other causes … Read more
Bathrooms are notorious for their high humidity levels. When they don’t get enough light and are left unclean, areas like toilet rims can act as breeding habitats for microbes. The best hack for cleaning under the toilet rim is using vinegar and baking soda solution. Bleach or a borax and vinegar solution is also an … Read more
The toilet overflow tube is an essential toilet component that prevents the tank from running continuously. If your toilet overflow tube isn’t working as it should, you’ll have to deal with water overflow and other problems. So, how do you troubleshoot and replace an overflow tube? When replacing a toilet overflow tube, ensure the new … Read more
Using your toilet bowl with brown stains or rings can be off-putting. Luckily, there are many ways to get rid of these unsightly spots. Brown stains at the bottom of your toilet are often caused by a buildup of minerals and dirt. A simple fix is to use a vinegar and baking soda mixture to … Read more
Flushing repeatedly, and still, your toilet bowl is not filling with water after each flush? Luckily, this is a common issue with modern plumbing, and you might not need to call your plumber just yet. Low water in the toilet bowl after flushing can be due to an issue with the filler tube or flapper. … Read more
Keeping a clean home is something most struggle with, and no space is more important to clean than your bathroom. The toilet bowl (and tank) are particularly difficult to clean, so when you see black stuff in the toilet after flushing, you are right to be concerned. So what is the black stuff in your … Read more
Having a toilet with a slightly higher seat can work wonders to give people more independence, especially for those who struggle to use standard toilets. This is often overlooked, with most people concerned about things like shower safety, but the ability to comfortably use a toilet should be of equal concern. Comfort height toilets are … Read more
When traveling abroad, even the trip to the bathroom might end up being a strange and wondrous thing. There are major differences between American and European toilets, which can be surprising to those who have never traveled overseas. American toilets use a siphonic system to remove waste, while European toilets use a washdown system. There’s … Read more
Have you ever gone to buy a toilet only to find out that it’s the wrong rough-in size? No? Just me? Well, let me tell you, it’s a nightmare. It’s not only because you wasted time getting the wrong toilet, but also because, for sanitary reasons, you can’t return a toilet once you’ve opened it. … Read more
