The toilet cleaners, disinfectants or deodorizers from the toilet bowl and tank may interfere with the test because of the trace chemicals in the water.

Depending on the active ingredient(s) and the product formulation, they kill bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli, which cause intestinal illness, and Staphylococcus which causes skin infections; fungus that causes athlete's foot; and viruses such as Herpes simplex, Rhinovirus, which is the leading cause of the common cold; and Rotavirus, the major cause of diarrhea in young children. Read the label to find out specifically which germs the product is intended to kill.

Yes, you can have your toilet refinished, which is kind of a pain to do. It requires taking the toilet out and having it out of commission for a while. If you do decide to do this make sure you contact a professional and have a back up restroom available. Another option is to buy some porcelain patch and do it yourself. Just shut off your angle valve and flush the toilet until it is almost empty.

It depends on the brand and dimensions of your toilet bowl. The BidetSpa was designed to fit most two-piece toilet bowls and many one-piece. Please check the specifications and dimensions of both our round and elongated versions or call one of our helpful CleanButt customer service representatives for further assistance.

If you drank the entire solution or if your last bowel movements were clear enough that you were able to see the bottom of the toilet, you should be fine. It is OK if you have some flecks of material. The yellow color is a result of the bile that normally colors the feces. This shouldn’t interfere with the examination.

Do not flush for 6-8 hours. The quart of mixture poured into the bowl pushes one quart of water and mixture out of the bowl into the stack. The enzymes and bacteria carried out in the quart leaving the bowl are deposited on the gook coating the pipe. In the following 6-8 hours they embed themselves in the gunk so that when the toilet is next flushed they will not be flushed out of the pipes gunk. The strongest chemical in the world can’t climb the side walls of horizontal pipes.

Bleach isn't the solution because it may take the color out of a ring, but the ring itself remains and keeps on building up and staining. When the ring is young and tender, an enthusiastic brushing with acid bowl cleaner will generally remove it. If the chemical action of the bowl cleaner doesn't entirely dissolve the mineral buildup, you can scrub it with an abrasive (green) nylon-backed scrub pad while the acid is working. An old ring is a real encrustation that calls for mightier measures.

No. Harsh cleaners will damage the ABS plastic. Use water and cloth only. A mild antibacterial soap may be added.

A : Underground tanks are required to be removed by TSSA registered fuel oil contractors. When you call a contractor, ask for the TSSA registration number. When an underground tank is removed, the soil around the tank must be assessed for contamination and all contamination cleaned.

You could install insulating foam products to isolate the water from the tank sides. Home Depot carries it for a reasonable price. I think they are about $7-$10. Read the directions for complete directions, but you should completely empty the water from the tank, then use a hairdryer to ensure that the sides are absolutely dry. Cut the foam and apply adhesive. Let it sit for 6 - 8 (time approximates) hours and it will be ready to be refilled and useable.

The fill valve in the tank has a leak in it. Also, if the fill valve has been replaced recently it is possible that it has been set too high. If the fill valve is old, it could do you no harm to replace it. Sometimes the shaft or wire that is used to set the level, corrodes off. By replacing it your problem should be fixed.

quot;It depends." The replaceable parts such as flappers and the washers or seals inside a refill valve in some toilets may last several years. But if your water is chemically treated, if you use a bowl cleaner in the tank, if you have high water pressure, the parts are likely to disintegrate sooner. If you touch the flapper and get black goo on your hands, that's a sure sign the part need replacing. Because the rubber gaskets and washers have disintegrated.

Yes, it is possible to save on water consumption by displacing some of the water used for flushing. Since bricks can crumble and damage the flushing mechanism, it’s probably a better idea to use a plastic or glass container. Experiment to see if the remaining volume of water will adequately flush water down the toilet. [Return]

Your flush valve may be overflowing due to a bad fill valve, or your float may be set too high. Alternatively, the flap on the bottom may not be closing properly.

Vinegar (acetic acid) - 2 percent solution. Mix one gallon of vinegar (4 percent) in a gallon of water.

After the soil and many of the microorganisms are removed by detergent action and mechanical agitation, it is time for the disinfectants to take over. Disinfectants are effective on a broad range of microorganisms, but are not effective against spores.

Sometimes air cleaners are promoted to remove indoor mold or associated odors, and some of these are designed to produce ozone. Ozone is a strong oxidizing agent that is used as a disinfectant in water and sometimes to eliminate odors. However, ozone is a known lung irritant. Ozone generators have been shown to sometimes produce indoor levels above the safe limit.

We hear this one alot, bring it in and we will try, but can't guarantee it. You see, it could have very well be set in the previous cleaning process or attempt to remove it. But our staff is IFI/IDLA trained and we have Peru's only Certified Professional Drycleaner, and if it can be removed SAFELY, we can do it. But not all stains can be removed and some dyes are very fragile and will not withstand stain removal methods. First, NEVER rub silk.

Answer: In most cases no. Nylon hooks built into the tank skin slide under the edges of the tank. The front bungie rests ON TOP of the front tank bracket. Several models require that you may need to lift one end of the tank for ease of installation.

Items should not be removed from the bath during a cycle. To ensure the cleaning process is complete, items should remain in the bath until the cycle has completed.