Looking for a subject matter which is always more interesting and relevant? Let’s talk about toilets! In our day-to-day lives, toilets form an essential part. It keeps us clean and hygienic. Life is impossible without toilets, which would be pretty awful and unpleasant, obviously. ARROW is here to present you to better toilets, with this edition of the very complex toilet world!
Long ago, before the toilets we have today were a thing, there was the outhouse. Instead, outhouses — small buildings established outdoors — and numerous households needed to share one. Sadly, outhouses were filthy with no flushing toilets as we have today. That made using the outhouse not so nice. Well, luckily for us, modern toilets were created that are a hundred times better and much more pleasant to use!
These days, there are various toilet types accessible to everyone. The heated seats of some toilets that allow you to sit comfortably and warm. Some have bidet spray which can also help you wash your bottom after having to use the toilet. Others play music while you step out for one! Well, those smart toilets are called "smart toilets", and just really diffused in homes and hotels throughout the world.
Toilets are constructed with what is known as a "trap. This trap is critical as it prevents odours and gases from entering your house. But it also avoids your pipes to get clogged. Only toilet paper and human waste should be flushed down the toilet to keep your pipes — and the sewer system — still working. Other things that can lead to extremely big problems when flushing!!!
Toilet Parts: Old, worn out toilet parts may leak or become loose, and you may overlook the part that is leaking. If you see water dripping, there may be a leak. Sometimes minor leaks can be repaired by tightening screws or replacing worn gaskets. Your toilet may keep running and never stop if you have to change something called the flapper valve. If you aren't sure what to do about a plumbing issue, it's probably best just to call a pro.
Water is the greatest freely available source of life for all, which we should save as much of it as possible. As we know, toilets are one of the biggest consumers of water, especially older models. Did you know that some ancient toilets use as much as 7 gallons of water each time you flush? That’s a lot of water! If you have a more modern toilet, it is likely to only use around 1.6 gallons per flush.
Then, to save yourself some water you may consider upgrading to a low-flow toilet. Such a toilet performs a similar function while consuming lesser amount of water as compared to normal toilets. A toilet tank bag is another option, and you drop that into the top of your toilet bowl in a handy little plastic mesh sack to decrease the amount of water per flush. Besides wisely using the toilet, here is some more points on how to conserve water. Such as turning the water off while you brush your teeth or try to take shorter showers. Small measures can make big difference to conserve water!