Many homeowners may attempt to maintain their plumbing systems on their own, however, they may realize after trying to fix a problem they have made it worse and need a professional to come to repair the damage anyway. Making a plumbing repair mistake on your own can turn out to be more costly than hiring a plumber initially. If you think YouTube or Googling a plumbing fix will be able to get your problem solved properly, you may want to think again as some information may not be the best solution. Here are 5 myths about plumbing that you should know.
Garbage Disposals Can Be Cleaned with a Lemon
Garbage Disposals get full of gunk and can be a hassle to clean. While lemons may get rid of any horrid odors, it won’t actually clean the garbage disposal. Using a disinfectant with soap and warm water can be an effective cleaning method when done right. Just spray the solution, let it sit for a few minutes, and then scrub with a cleaning brush. Repeat as many times as necessary to get all the garbage off.
Running Water Makes Things Flow Smoothly
Many people see the garbage disposal as another trash can, so they put whatever they please in it and run water to help it travel better. This is false- hard, thick foods like eggshells or banana peels actually can cause damage to your disposal and may even break it. This can cost a lot of money to repair and you may even have to replace the entire system.