Q: People sometimes tell me that if you fill a big container with water and use it once a month to flush your toilet, you’ll never have clogged plumbing. Is that true or is it some kind of urban legend?
A: That technique is probably not all that beneficial for toilets, though it can’t hurt to try it. But flushing out lines with extra water can sometimes help improve drainage in kitchen plumbing, especially in homes of snowbirds who are not living in a house all year round.
If you’re worried about your toilets not flushing properly, you can check inside the tank to be sure that the water is reaching the proper level. If it isn’t, you might want to replace some of the equipment in the tank.
For more do-it-yourself tips, go to rosieonthehouse.com. An Arizona home building and remodeling industry expert for 25 years, Rosie Romero is the host of the syndicated Saturday morning Rosie on the House radio program, heard locally from 8-11 a.m. on KNST-AM (790) in Tucson and KGVY-AM (1080) and -FM (100.7) in Green Valley. Call 888-767-4348.
