1 Minute Maintenance Tip!
If you have more than one bathroom in the house, it’s possible that there’s a bathroom that gets used far less frequently than the other. Or maybe you have a sink in the basement, or a wet bar that’s falling out of use lately. You might think it’s fine to ignore that space if nobody is using it, but neglecting the water fixtures and drains in your home can have undesirable consequences that extend beyond just a little extra dust.
Sink and shower drains that go for extended periods without water running through them can run the risk of letting pests or sewer gas into the house.
There one easy way to prevent that from happening though: Occasionally turn on your lesser-used faucets and fixtures and allow the water to run for at least 1 minute. It’ll maintain that p-trap seal your plumbing needs to do its job, plus it helps prevent stagnant water from sitting in your faucet or showerhead, which can keep bacteria from taking hold.
Courtesy of: apartmenttherapy.com
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