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Contact: Whitney Wyatt, (800) 583-8003 ext. 5894
6 Points to Keep Super Bowl Parties
from Turning into Toilet Bowl Disasters
WACO, Texas (Feb. 2, 2012) – Football
fans are planning for the biggest game of the year. But if they don't tackle
some plumbing precautions before kick-off, Mr. Rooter® Plumbing
predicts their Super Bowl parties could turn into Toilet Bowl disasters.
Super Bowl
Sunday is the second-largest day of food consumption, according to the American
Institute of Food Distribution. It’s behind only Thanksgiving, which is in the
busiest time of year for Mr. Rooter
plumbers.
"Just
like the holidays people pile into homes for Super Bowl parties, where they eat
and drink more than usual,” said Mary Kennedy Thompson, president of Mr. Rooter
LLC. "This can put a strain on your home’s plumbing."
With
toilets and garbage disposals working overtime, it increases the odds of them
overflowing, getting stopped-up and malfunctioning. Mr. Rooter Plumbing recommends homeowners prep their bathrooms
before their guests arrive, and keep an eye on their kitchens during the game.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing has six points to help prevent
any plumbing interferences during the Super Bowl:
- Remove small objects and clutter on toilet tanks
that could fall in, causing it to clog.
- Locate
and learn how to use the water shut-off valve under the toilet tank in
case of an emergency. (It’s a good idea to test it as well!)
- Ensure a trash bin is in the bathroom. Don't
flush paper towels, napkins or facial tissue.
- Don’t overload garbage disposal with leftovers,
which could lead to a clogged kitchen sink.
- Throw scraps in the trash or compost pile.
- Avoid pouring grease down the drain.
Once the
game is over and the guests have left, homeowners may find their garbage
disposal needs a cleaning. Mr. Rooter
Plumbing has a simple, inexpensive way to deodorize it – all you need is ice cubes and citrus peels.
Just follow
Mr. Rooter Plumbing’s advice:
- Pour a large bowlful of ice
cubes and a cup of orange, lemon or lime peels in the disposal.
- Turn on cold water and then the
disposal for 30-45 seconds.
- Finally, turn off the disposal
and continue to rinse with hot water for 15 seconds.
About Mr. Rooter®:
Established
in 1970, Mr. Rooter is an
all-franchised, full-service plumbing and drain cleaning company with
approximately 300 franchises worldwide. Recognized by Entrepreneur magazine among its “Franchise 500” and Franchise Times Top 200, Mr. Rooter franchisees provide services
to both residential and commercial customers. Mr. Rooter began franchising in 1974 and is a subsidiary of The
Dwyer Group, Inc. For more information or to find the location nearest you,
please visit our Web site at www.mrrooter.com.
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