Taking care of issues like clogged pipes and flooded sinks are all in a day’s work for many public custodians and commercial plumbers. But these plumbing problems can actually be prevented by practicing the unspoken rules of public restroom etiquette. Here’s a quick guide on restroom manners. 

What Practices Help Keep Restrooms Problem-Free?

Restroom etiquette includes washing hands after using the toilet, not talking on your cell phone, not loitering in the bathroom, and giving others enough personal space. These rules help keep public restrooms sanitary and accessible for everyone. 

But arguably the biggest problem with public restrooms involves broken or clogged toilets. In general, toilets—even commercial ones—aren’t designed to flush items like wet wipes, plastic, and sanitary napkins. These items don’t dissolve in water and are among the common reasons toilets get clogged. As such, they should be disposed of in a trash can and never the toilet bowl.

If a toilet, sink, or drain was already clogged when you entered the restroom stall, let the folks in management know about it instead of waiting for someone else to do it. This way, they can post a sign indicating that the toilet is out of service, preventing others from possibly making the problem worse before commercial plumbers can fix it. 

Why Should You Follow Restroom Etiquette?

Simple acts like throwing trash away properly helps prevent problems from getting bigger. You won’t contribute to pipe blockages, which helps keep sewer lines cleaner. It’s also more polite for the next person using the toilet. 

And if you’re fond of a local business, doing your part to keep their restrooms clean helps them too. A 2018 survey revealed that 86% of Americans’ opinions on businesses take a turn for the worse when the restrooms have clogged toilets. As such, having skilled commercial plumbers for plumbing maintenance is now a part of customer service.

For plumbing problems caused by bad restroom etiquette, you can count on the commercial plumbers of JB Water Plumbing & Treatment Solutions to fix it. They have 30 years of experience providing water treatment, drain cleaning, and other essential water system services to the residents and businesses of Mesa, AZ. If you need their 24/7 emergency support, just give them a call at (480) 969-3193 or contact the team at their website today.