Bathroom Care Files

When trying to clear a clogged bathtub drain, place a heavy cloth in the bottom of the bathtub so your shoe soles won't scratch the bath's enameled surface.

A clogged trap in a toilet is a ticklish problem, so be careful with whatever method you use for cleaning the drain.

Toilet tanks and bowls are made of vitreous china and are impervious to ordinary household acids.

In new homes and when remodeling, the Illinois Plumbing Code now requires the use of pressure balanced bath/shower valves to prevent scalding.

Today, most faucets can be categorized as being "washerless" (port-type faucets) or of the "compression" (washer) type.

Chrome plating is a hard and durable finish that requires little attention except for the occasional washing with soap and water.

Modern bathtubs and showers can be made from a myriad of materials ranging from the conventional enameled cast iron and steel, to fiberglass, acrylic, and man-made materials such as cultured marble.

The same precautions mentioned for kitchen sink care pertain to bathroom sinks.

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