Perfect Plumbing For Your Back-To-School Routine

Back-to-school time is just around the corner. Your kids may be excited for new teachers and classmates, but getting back into the swing of that busy morning routine has you worried. Guess what? Your pipes are worried too!

Once shopping for school supplies, first day outfits and new shoes is complete, take a moment to talk with your family about how you can avoid plumbing disasters this September. Your home may see a spike in water use this month, so educate your kids on a few ways they can help save.

Back-To-School Plumbing Tips

Split up the showers between morning and night. This will allow everyone to receive optimal water temperature and pressure, and avoid morning arguments! Also, consider adding a 5-minute maximum rule.

If your bath mat is old or worn, considering replacing with a new non-slip one. Slipping and falling in the bathroom is the cause of more household injuries than you might think. This will help keep everyone safe as they are getting ready to head out the door.

Remind your kids to turn off the water when they are brushing their teeth. Brushing your teeth with the water on wastes up to 100 gallons of water per person, per month. A family of five can save 500 gallons of water just by sticking to this trick in September.

Consider calling a plumber for routine maintenance before the school year starts to make sure everything is in great working condition. Either way, pay extra close attention to your pipes this time of year. They are doing a lot of work!

No matter how much of a rush you are in, be mindful of little mistakes - like throwing unwanted items down the toilet instead of into the garbage pale. It may only take one piece of floss to clog drain right up.


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