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Tips for bringing your old toilets back to life

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Over the years, toilets lose their shine and color. Sometimes they even seem too old to continue serving. What to do? How to renovate them? Common techniques When plumbing fixtures start to age, they look dirty and in disrepair. In this case, you can simply clean them or fill in their enamel. Clean the toilets Simple techniques are enough to restore the shine to an old sink or an old porcelain bathtub. First, prep your device by carefully sanding it with a fine-grit sandpaper. This is for removing rust, but be very careful not to damage it. Then dust and degrease it with acetone. To remove the scale, spray the surface to be cleaned with white vinegar. You can also add a little lemon juice and coarse salt. Wait a few minutes before rinsing and cleaning with a sponge. If it resists, repeat the operation until it disappears completely. Finish your cleaning by applying turpentine with a cloth and scrubbing. Repair chipped enamel The enamel that gives a porcelain sanitary ware its shi...

A leaking toilet, what to do?

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A water leak in the toilet is a sign of poor drainage. It is usually important to plug this leak as soon as possible if you do not want the problem to spread throughout your home. If you have some plumbing knowledge, you can plug your leaky toilet yourself. Otherwise, it is best to call a professional plumber directly.  What are the causes of a water leak from your toilet flush?   Leaking toilet flush Different reasons can cause your toilet to leak. A poorly adjusted float can for example cause water to flow through the pipe because it will be too full. Drilling this float can also lead to a water leak in your toilet . In some cases, it is the float valve valve that is scaled up or worn and this causes water to flow into the bowl. The diagnosis of a professional plumber for each possible cause of water leak is therefore necessary to know the appropriate solution. He is the only one able to quickly and effectively detect anything wrong with your toilet. Following his anal...