Household Plumbing Tips

Welcome our plumbing tips section. Here you'll find some plumbing solutions for do it yourself home repairs. For any other questions or plumbing help, feel free to contact us.

• Repair leaky taps to avoid further damage to the fixtures.

• Bathtubs and showers should be fitted with strainers that catch hair and soap chips.

• To remove mineral deposits on your shower head, put one cup of vinegar in a plastic bag and place it over the shower head. Hold it in place with a twist tie and let stand overnight. In the morning, remove the bag and wipe off the mineral deposits with a damp cloth.

• Don't pour liquid grease down the drain. Wipe with a paper towel.

• How to clean your Garbage Disposer.
  Grind ice cubes and orange or lemon rinds in the disposer for about 30 seconds.
  While the disposer is still running, pour a small amount of liquid dish detergent into it.
  Rinse any remaining debris away by running cold water for about 30 seconds.