With a rise in social media usage worldwide, everyone posts hacks they have tried. Atlas Plumbing Corp is here to debunk all the myths. There are many videos doing rounds spreading misinformation. Many people try out these hacks and end up doing more harm than benefit. Be a wise person and make the right choice while doing anything out of the ordinary to your plumbing. Myths tend to blur the line between fact and fiction. Our highly specialized and skilled crew is here to help you take care of everything without having to indulge in useless hacks. If you have ever wondered if flushable wipes are a real thing or if you can pour everything down the garbage disposal, this blog post is apt for you. Keep away from all the myths and prolong the life of the plumbing of your house.
Unclogging Drains With Baking Soda And Vinegar
It is advised to keep this hack limited to classrooms and science fairs to have fizzy volcanoes. Seeing the reaction it is normal to assume that it can help unclog a drain but in reality, it does nothing of that sort. One can easily waste baking soda and vinegar by doing this but have no concrete results in return. All it is going to do is create a bigger mess than there already is. So, it is advised by the plumbers to not try this hack and just stick to calling our proficient crew for assistance.
Flushable Wipes
A new trend bandwagon that everyone has seemed to hop on to. One thing is for sure there is no such thing as a flushable wipe. The material used on these is not instantly water-soluble. They do take time to get dissolved and in the meantime might just result in clogging drains and causing more damage. The same is the case for baby wipes, makeup removal wipes, and anything else that is not just toilet paper is bound to clog the drains and make matters worse. Take the right decision and simply throw them in the dustbin.
Put A Brick In The Toilet Tank To Save Water
Everyone wishes to have a lower water utility bill, but this does not mean putting a brick in the toilet tank so that less water is used while flushing. A brick made of a certain material can slowly start to disintegrate causing the clay and dirt to clog the toilets. Secondly, the tanks and the design of the toilet are made in a manner to perform a specific function with the required amount of water. When you alter the actual amount of water needed then the toilet will fail to perform what it needs to.
Hot Water Can Remove Grease
This is a common hack in which boiling water is poured down the drain. However, this hack is a temporary fix because once the water starts getting cold the grease will also start depositing there. Rather it is advised to simply call the experts to handle it.
The above-stated myths are just the common ones. It is advised by us to always make a sound decision while trying out a new hack especially where hot water or chemicals are involved. Make the right choice and contact our team to find the solution to all your problems.