A Flush Is Better Than A Full House (NAPSA)—Life is hectic enough without the fear of embarrassing toilet clogs. That’s why America’s largest supplier of plumbing cleaning services, Roto-Rooter, has teamed up with the Scorr Clog Clinic, an authority on common-sense solutions for avoiding stopped-uptoilets. Here is their expert advice for dodging unwantedtoilet issues: * Do not use toilets as wastebaskets. Keep a wastebasket in the lavatory for the disposal of cotton swabs, dental floss, disposable diapers, feminine products,ete. * Use toilet tissue that indicates on the packaging that it is safe for standard septic and sewer systems. Try Scorr 1000 count and Scortt Extra Soft Bath Tissue, as they dissolve four times faster than the leading toilet paper brand and are the No. 1 recommended brands by Roto-Rooter to help lessen clogs. * Do not leave small objects on the back of the toilet that could potentially fall in. * Monthly, pour bleach into toilet bowls before bedtime and flush or rinse in the morning. With no apprehension of clogs to trigger thoughts of the toilet, appoint these days to pay homage to the throne: Thomas Crapper Day—Jan. 27 Honor this well-known inventor, plumber and pioneer in the advancement of indoor plumbing. But don’t give Crapper too much credit: He did not invent the toilet. His employee, Albert Giblin, holds that honor. —— Say It Ain’tT So—Thomas Crapper did not invent the toilet. His employee, Albert Giblin, holds that honor. Halftime Flush—February Legend hasit that during halftime of football’s Big Game, more than 350 million gallons of water flush through the country’s toilets as an estimated 90 million Americans use their facilities. Toilet Tank Repair Month— October October is dedicated to learning proper toilet care and how to detect sneaky leaks. Black Friday—4th Friday In November Malls and shopping centers aren’t the only places that are cramped and clogged the day after Thanksgiving. Many toilets, septic tanks and sewerlines also experience clogs as a result of the annual feast, making Black Friday RotoRooter’s busiest day of the year. For more common-sense solutions to minimize toilet clogs, visit the Clog Clinic at www.ScottClog Clinic.com.
