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What to Do When Your Toilet and Floor Drain Backflow: Step-by-Step Guide
04/03/2025 | Hawkrown
In our daily life, everyone installs toilets of different specifications at home. However, after prolonged use or if the water pipes are not properly connected, various issues may arise. Today, I will discuss what to do if the toilet causes backflow and a mess in the floor drain. I hope this article can be helpful to everyone.
What causes backflow and mess in the floor drain when flushing the toilet?
One possible reason for this situation is that the main sewage pipe is blocked. In this case, we need to stop using it and call a professional plumber to clear the blocked drain.
If the blockage is severe, it may also affect the flushing in the upper floors, causing backflow to the lower floors, leading to conflicts with neighbors. In such cases, do not attempt to fix it yourself; quickly report it to the property management for repair, or hire a technician to handle the clearance.
What are the precautions when using a toilet?
When flushing the toilet, it is advisable to close the toilet lid. Closing the lid while flushing creates an airflow that carries bacteria and microorganisms down into the sewer. Flushing with the lid open may cause bacteria to spread throughout the bathroom, which is very unhygienic.
Regularly clean the toilet. Many people wait until they notice yellow stains or odors before cleaning, which is incorrect. The toilet should be cleaned even when there are no visible stains, ideally twice a week. This is because there are bacteria that are not visible. After cleaning, keep it dry. If you have disinfectant like 84 or others at home, you can use it in addition to regular cleaning.
In conclusion：the above summarizes information about the issues related to backflow and mess from flushing the toilet. I hope it can help everyone. If you have other questions, feel free to leave a message below, and I will promptly address your concerns. Lastly, for any questions related to home or home decoration, please keep an eye on our website.
