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TOILET TIPS & TRIVIA:

Toilet Trivia:

~ It was estimated by Fluidmaster in 2006 that there are 250 million toilets installed in private households in America. This does not include public facilities, offices, hotels, stadiums, schools, dormitories, resorts, etc.

~ Gallons-per-flush over the years: 1920s to 1950s 7 GPF ~ 1960's & 1970s 5 GPF ~ 1982 3.5 GPF ~ 1994 1.6 GPF.

~ Toilets consume about 25% of water inside a home. (Southern Nevada Water Authority.)

~ California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (The Governator) signed legislation in 2007 to implement 1.28 GPF high-efficency toilets (HETs) in California beginning in 2010.

~ Enameled wooden toilet seats and croquet balls are made of the same materials in the same factory - Bemis Manufacturing, Wisconsin, USA.

~ Patent number #272369 was granted to Seth Wheeler of Albany, New York in 1883 for perforated toilet paper rolled on cardboard tubes. (Wikipedia)

~ The first stall in a public bathroom is the least used and the cleanest. (AmusingFacts.com)

~ Curious cat causes rise in water bill: YouTube

Toilet Tips:

~ To avoid clogging your toilet or waste pipes, follow this advice, "If you didn't eat it first, don't put it in the toilet!"

~ If your toilet does become clogged, try adding a few squirts of liquid dishwashing soap to the toilet bowl. Let it sit ten minutes. Then apply toilet plunger. The dishwashing soap will greatly increase your odds of success.

~ The threads on the nuts holding toilet tank trip levers (aka flush handles), are opposite of normal. That is, clock-wise to loosen, counter-clock-wise to tighten.

~ Don't store cans, candle holders, bottles, glasses, vases, plant pots, etc. on shelves, ledges, or window sills above your toilet. When they fall they often survive, but according to recent customers, the tank lid might not.

~ If you occupy a rental dwelling and there is a problem with the toilet tank mechanics, it might best to leave it alone and alert the owner rather than try to remedy it yourself. We have supplied many lids to renters to replace ones they broke.

~ To winterize an unused toilet during freezing conditions, add one ounce of automobile anti-freeze to both the tank and the bowl. (Be careful when handling the tank lid.) Handling Tips The next time the toilet is flushed, the freeze protection is gone.

~ If you replace your entire toilet, check with your water company to see if they offer Ultra Low Flush rebates.

~ If your toilet tank lid has broken or chipped edges, take a fine file and carefully smooth down the sharp edges. Or remove the lid and do not use it.

~ Secure toilet tank lids in public or institutional environments with silicone. Apply clear silicone caulking between the bottom of tank lid and the front of the tank. When access to the inside of the tank is required, cut the silicone with a razor.

~ If you have a five year old living with you, show them what's inside the tank before they try to look on their own. Yup - sold another lid today to replace one broken by a curious toddler.

~ Do not sit on the closed cover of your toilet seat and do not stand on the cover or rim of your toilet seat. (Uneless you want to buy a new one.) They were not designed nor intended for that much weight. Plus the risk of injury from slip-and-fall.

~ Do not flush prescription drugs down the toilet. (Per the Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health.) Although this was a policy used in the past, new evidence and studies show that prescription drugs are not being completely filtered out when passing through sewer treatment plants. Damage to marine wildlife and plant life is an end product of this. (Oh Heavens! The sharks are on Viagra and the salmon are on Prozac.) Please bring any old prescription drugs or medication to your local Household Hazardous Waste Program to be safely disposed of. (An Article)

Update: On October 15, 2007 California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed Senate bill SB966 (Senator Joe Simitian) which would, "...help ensure proper disposal of prescription pharmaceuticals by allowing retailers of pharmaceutical drugs and other organizations to have in place a system for the acceptance and collection of drugs."

~ Remove stains and mineral buildup from your toilet with a pumice scouring bar. Pumice is a natural volcanic material used for cleaning purposes since ancient times by mixing with water, oil or acid. In addition to cleaning toilets, it can be used on enameled iron or porcelain steel sinks and tubs. Works on ceramic tile too. We use it at our detailing bench to remove rust stains and paint marks. As the pumice begins to dissolve, the bar conforms the the curves of the plumbing fixture. Commonly sold at hardware stores, grocery stores, and home centers. Also available from us online below. (DO NOT use on the toilet seat! DO NOT use on acrylic or gel-coat tubs.)
Our price is your cost. No surprise shipping charges or processing fees added at check-out.    
Pumice Scouring Bar: 6" x 1-1/4" x 3/4", 2.8 ounces. $7

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