The start of a new year represents the chance to breathe new life into your home, and the bathroom is an easy place to get your home maintenance off to a flying start. To help you be proactive and keep your bathroom free of issues in 2026, here are two of our best plumbing tips to keep things feeling fresh.
Do Regular Checks for Silent Leaks and Drips
Some leaks are so loud that you can hear them, and they make obvious puddles that are easy to spot. Some leaks, however, make no noise at all and are hard to detect. These silent leaks often build up in the tank of the toilet, under the bathroom floor, or in other places that are tough to spot. Don’t assume that just because you can’t hear them, they are less serious than an obvious leak.
Fortunately, you can use some creative methods to find silent leaks before they cause major water damage. For example, putting a few drops of food dye in your toilet tank can tell you almost immediately if you have a silent leak. After adding the dye, wait a few minutes without flushing to see if colored water appears in the toilet bowl. If it does, then your tank is leaking, and you know exactly what you need to fix.
Revitalize Your Bathroom Drains
Other than the kitchen, the bathroom is where drains are at the biggest risk of clogs and damage. Your bathroom drains can gum up quite easily. The culprits can include hair, soap scum, or simply the residue of everyday personal care products. All these can build up in the bathroom sink during your regular cleansing routine. To keep your drains running free and clear, try these tips:
- Make sure to use a drain screen for catching hair and keeping soap scum out.
- Never flush cotton balls, wipes of any kind, or personal hygiene products down the toilet.
- If you do have a slow drain, try speeding it up with a nontoxic drain cleaner followed by hot water.
Let Our Plumbers Give You a Fresh Start
Whether you have a few problems that you know you need to fix, or you’re just looking for a quick checkup, our expert plumbers at Absolute Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air can help you start the new year right. If you’re a homeowner in Denver, CO, reach out to us for all your bathroom plumbing needs today!