How to Extend the Life of Your Bathroom Plumbing
As a busy, on-the-go family in Newport Beach, there are mornings when you grab coffee from the drive-thru, and nights when the kitchen is empty but the dining table is full of takeout.
But one room never clocks out: your bathroom.
From a rushed morning to a relaxing shower at the end of the day, your bathroom fixtures are some of the hardest-working appliances in your home. And just like anything that works hard, they need a little TLC to keep going strong.
Here’s how to keep your drains and fixtures as reliable as your coffee order at Kéan Coffee Artisan Roasters.
Check Your Bathroom Drains
You installed a food trap in the kitchen sink after your toddler dumped oatmeal down the drain. But have you thought about what’s sneaking into your bathroom pipes?
Toothpaste, face wash, soap, shampoo, conditioner, hair, and whatever else your family rinses off slips through the drain trap and goes right into your pipes, where it will sit and build up until you’ve got yourself a nasty clog.
Regular cleaning helps, but it doesn’t address everything that’s already in your pipes. That’s where enzymatic drain cleaners come in. They’re made with helpful bacteria that break down all the gunk without harsh chemicals that harm your pipes or septic tank.
And if you’re looking for the best? We recommend BioOne for its green, natural formula that keeps your family safe. It’s EPA-tested and mother-approved.
Tackle Hard Water Before It Tackles Your Bathroom
Unfortunately, even the cleanest drains can’t outsmart hard water. Living in Orange County has its perks, but our hard water certainly isn’t one of them.
While hard water isn’t dangerous for your family’s health, it can be for your plumbing. It’s loaded with minerals like calcium and magnesium that leave a crusty buildup on your showerheads, faucets, and inside your pipes. Over time, that scaling can damage your plumbing.
A water softener and conditioner is a great way for your pipes to stay cleaner and your fixtures to last longer.
Upgrade When It’s Time
If regular cleanings aren’t doing much for your struggling fixtures, it may be time to upgrade. Thanks to improving technology, new fixtures often look better and are more eco-friendly!
Some toilet models even come with germ-fighting finishes, helping you to keep your bathroom cleaner without lifting a finger. And a mother knows anything that makes cleaning easier is worth its weight in gold!
Safe, Efficient Bathrooms Start with Barker and Sons
A happy home starts with a bathroom you can count on. If your bathroom needs some Barker & Sons love, give us a call.
We’ll focus on keeping your plumbing so reliable and efficient, so you can focus on making sure everyone is brushing and flossing their teeth twice a day, like they promised.
