Solving Problems in The Bathroom
The bathroom is often called the ‘smallest room’ and unfortunately in many modern homes this is all too often true. Glossy magazines frequently carry pictures of luxurious bathrooms occupying a space two or three times the size of the average. For many, the reality is very different.
Whatever the size of your bathroom, there are general problems that arise in any event and these must be tackled to ensure the efficiency of this vital area and your enjoyment of it.
One point you should bear in mind is that as far as this room is concerned, small definitely can be beautiful and with careful planning there is much you can do even in the most confined spaces, thanks to the wonders of modern bathroom fixtures.
It is often said that there are no permanent solutions to bathroom problems. Fortunately nowadays many products are available that at least keep problems at bay for longer periods. The range is extensive and forever changing, so you should keep a check on what is available. Some work well, others offer reasonable benefits and inevitably there will be the occasional gimmick. So beware before you buy.
Dripping or leaking faucets are a common problem, easily dealt with. Another problem sometimes inherited when moving into a house is staining below the faucets where they have been allowed to drip continuously.
In the case of a cast-iron or steel bathtub, the stain may respond to one of the more aggressive bath cleaners. Another way of dealing with such stains is with descaling liquids. If properly applied, this can be quite effective, but you must follow the manufacturers’ instructions carefully to avoid damaging the bath surface.
Another problem is a blocked bathtub trap, where the usual culprit is hair. To gain access to the trap normally means removing the panel at the side of the bathtub. Where this is of wood or Masonite, it is usually held in place by screws, sometimes mirror screws with chrome-plated dome-shaped heads that unscrew out of the main screw. Plastic panels tend to be clipped in place below the rim of the bathtub.
Of the other common problems in the working of the bathroom fixtures, the main ones affect the toilet – either water running in continuously or the flush not operating correctly. With the former, the trouble lies in the tank valve and should be dealt with as soon as possible, since this can be very wasteful.
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