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Flushing the wrong items is one of the most common reasons why toilets become clogged. Blocked toilets may be especially troublesome for your household if you have a toddler who tend to throw food, toys, and other items into the bowl. Here are some helpful tips so you can childproof your toilets to prevent backups and blockages.

4 Tips for Childproofing a Toilet

1. Secure the Toilet

blocked toiletYoung children tend to open and close the toilet lid and play with the flapper, so strange objects may get flushed. Using a lid lock can prevent your little ones from opening the toilet and accessing the bowl.

2. Use a Toilet Paper Guard

Kids often use too much paper, which can overload the bowl. This can block toilets and cause water to pool on your bathroom floors. Install a paper guard on the dispenser to keep your young ones from pulling too many sheets at one time. 

3. Teach What to Flush

Have a talk with your children about what is appropriate to flush down the toilet. Instruct them to flush toilet paper only. Let them know that they should never flush dental floss, kitty litter, cotton balls, toys, or utensils. 

4. Schedule Routine Maintenance 

Prevent blocked toilets and backups by scheduling annual plumbing maintenance. During the appointment, your plumbing team will perform a sewer camera inspection and remove any blockages or foreign objects to keep your system clear. 

 

Keep your home’s toilets and other plumbing clear with yearly maintenance from B's Pumping Service. They provide septic pumping, drain cleaning, and plumbing repairs to clients throughout Farmington, MN. Call (952) 469-2573 when you need assistance with a blocked toilet or when you need a septic tank maintenance check every three years. Visit them online to learn more about compliance inspections for homes and businesses. 

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