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TOILET TIPS & TRIVIA:

 

Toilet Trivia:

~ It is estimated by Fluidmaster 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.

~ Enameled wooden toilet seats and croquet balls are made of the same materials in the same manufacturing plant - Bemis Manufacturing.

~ California governor Arnold Schwarzeneger signed legislation to implement 1.28 GPF high-efficency toilets (HETs) in California beginning in 2010. (An Article)

Toilet Tips:

~ 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."

~ 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 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, candles, bottles, etc. on shelves above your toilet. When they fall they often survive, but the tank lid doesn't.

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

~ 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. 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. 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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