How To Fix A Slow-Flushing Toilet Easily
Image credit: Mr. Hardware via YouTube
Most people tend to replace their toilet when it starts flushing slowly thinking that it has been broken beyond repair, but it’s actually quite the opposite. Because rather than your flush not working well, the problem may actually be the rim of the toilet, you may not see it, but using and flushing the toilet over time causes a buildup of calcium around the rim which makes the passage for water smaller and eventually lessen the force that pushes the water downward. When that happens, then your toilet doesn’t need replacing yet, try this method by Mr. Hardware on YouTube and see it work like magic.
Materials:
- Rooto toilet bowl de-limer or muriatic acid
- Water
- Bucket
- Toilet brush
Directions:
Step 1
First off, test if the flush is working well, fill a large bucket with water, and start pouring it into the toilet slowly, then gradually increase the force, and pour it really fast at the end. If the toilet flushes fine, then it means that your flush isn’t the problem, and the drain is okay. The problem may lie on the rim of your toilet which has had a buildup of calcium over time which makes it hard for the water to go downward with full force.
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Step 2
To fix this problem, simply pour the de-limer or muriatic acid into the toilet overflow standpipe, and it will flow directly down into the rim of the toilet, then leave it for a few minutes to let the acid eat away the calcium that surrounds the rim of the toilet. This is also a great opportunity for you to clean the toilet bowl as this solution is strong, so start brushing around while waiting. Pour more water into the toilet to push the acid further down the back of the toilet and into the trap, add water until it has risen to normal water level, then leave it for about 25 to 30 minutes, and flush. You’ll now see your toilet working, sparkling clean, and have a stronger water downward force.
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