The toilet, also known as the toilet, has become the mainstream choice of bathroom decoration because of its prominent humanized function and stronger decorative effect than squatting toilet. Below, I will share with you the purchase, installation and cleaning and maintenance knowledge of the toilet, hoping to help you create a comfortable, beautiful home.
Part1: Toilet classification and purchasing skills
A good toilet not only needs to be of high quality, convenient and durable, but also requires a certain decorative effect. Below we start from the classification of the toilet, teach you how to buy an economical, suitable for their own good toilet.
First, toilet classification and comparison
There are many classification standards for toilets, and different types of toilets have their own advantages and disadvantages. The following are three main categories of toilets, owners can choose the appropriate product type according to their own situation.
1, according to the product structure: integrated and split
Split toilet: more traditional, production is later with screws and sealing ring connected to the base and water tank two layers, the price is more affordable; The disadvantage is that it occupies a larger space, and the joint is easy to hide dirt.
Connected toilet: more modern high-grade, beautiful shape, rich choice, one body forming, but the price is relatively expensive.
2, according to the direction of discharge: back row type and lower row type
Back-row toilet: Also called wall row or horizontal row, according to the literal meaning of its discharge direction. When choosing the rear toilet, we should consider the height of the sewage outlet center from the ground.
Bottom toilet: also called ground row or vertical row, refers to the sewage outlet on the ground of the toilet. The bottom type toilet should pay attention to the distance between the center of the sewage outlet and the wall.
3, according to the launching method: direct flushing type and siphon type
Straight flush toilet: simple flushing pipe, short path, thick diameter, short flushing process, good water saving performance. The disadvantage is that the flushing sound is loud, the water surface is small, the scaling phenomenon is easy to occur, the deodorant function is poor, and the selection surface is small.
Siphon toilet: Siphon flushing noise is low, easy to wash away the dirt attached to the surface of the toilet, anti-odor effect is good, a wide variety of. The disadvantage is that the water consumption is larger, because the pipe is narrower, easy to plug.
Two, toilet selection methods and skills
1, choose and prepare: measure the toilet pit distance
Toilet pit distance measurement
Before buying a toilet, the most important preparation is to measure the pit space. Pit distance refers to the distance between the center of the toilet pipe and the wall, generally 300mm, 350mm, 400mm, 450mm and so on. Choosing the right toilet starts with choosing the right pit spacing. If you are ready to decorate the wall with tiles, it is recommended that you stick tiles after measuring the pit distance, or measure the pit distance and then add the thickness of the tiles.
Part2: Introduction to the installation method of the toilet
Toilet installation is relatively easy, generally after buying back, install themselves or ask workers to install the master. Although the installation of the toilet is simple, it is very important to master the installation method of the toilet. Only the accurate installation of the toilet can make people feel safe to use. Here’s a look at the general process of toilet installation.
1. Check the levelness of the sewage pipe and the ground
Before installing the toilet, the sewage pipe should be comprehensively inspected to see whether there is mud, sand, waste paper and other debris blocked in the pipe. At the same time, check whether the floor of the toilet installation site is level. If the ground is uneven, the ground should be levelled during installation.
2. Determine the center of the sewage pipe
Flip the toilet, determine the center on the toilet drain outlet, and draw a cross center line, the center line should extend to the bottom of the toilet around the feet.
3. Fix the toilet
Align the cross wire on the toilet with the sewage outlet on the ground, install the toilet horizontally, firmly press the sealing ring, and install the anchor screws and decorative cap.
4. Seal the bottom
Install a special sealing ring on the toilet drain, or put a ring of glass glue (putty) or cement mortar around, and the ratio of cement to sand is 1:3.
5. Install water tank accessories
Drain water for 3-5 minutes to flush the pipe to ensure the clean water supply pipe; Then install the Angle valve and connect the hose, and then connect the hose to the water inlet valve of the installed tank fittings and press the water supply.
6. Debugging and testing
Check whether the water inlet valve is properly fed and sealed, whether the installation position of the drainage valve is flexible, whether there is jamming and leakage, and whether there is leakage of the filter device of the water inlet valve.
Part3: The daily cleaning and maintenance of the toilet
The cleaning of the toilet can not wait for the time of cleaning, in daily life, also need to be cleaned from time to time to keep clean. At the same time, when using, you can pay attention to some maintenance matters, so that the toilet can be used for a longer time, which is conducive to health.
First, toilet cleaning
1. Pay attention to ventilation before cleaning
Before cleaning the toilet, ventilate the bathroom by opening the bathroom window or exhaust fan. At the same time, remove anything on the toilet tank.
2. Prepare cleaning tools
Before cleaning, prepare cleaning tools such as detergent, toilet brush, small brush, rags, gloves, and wear safety goggles or glasses if necessary to prevent liquid from splashing into your eyes. The toilet should be cleaned with soft cloth, and strong acid, strong carbon and stain removal powder are prohibited. Do not use volatile agent or diluent to clean, otherwise it will corrode the glaze. At the same time, do not use wire brush, blade and other sharp objects to clean.
Two, toilet maintenance
1, flushing to cover the toilet seat
One of the most overlooked aspects of daily toilet use and cleaning is that the lid is not on when you flush the toilet. It should be noted that if the lid is opened when flushing, the instant cyclone inside the toilet can carry germs to the high air, suspended in the air, and then fall on the walls and objects, it is easy to be contaminated by bacteria. So the daily use of the toilet, must develop the habit of covering the toilet seat when flushing.
2, do not throw into easily blocked items
Do not flush newspaper, paper pads, sanitary napkins and other items that can easily lead to blockage into the toilet. If accidentally fall into the toilet debris, should be taken out in time.
3, toilet clogging treatment
Toilet paper or sanitary napkins, towels and other toilet clogging, direct use of pipe dredging machine or simple dredging tools can dredge; Plastic brush, bottle cap, soap, comb and other hard objects directly use pipe dredging machine or simple dredging device directly dredging, serious time must be disassembled toilet dredging, to get things out.
Toilet blocked is a common situation in home life, not only affect the normal life, but also make people in an embarrassing situation. The toilet is blocked this matter said big or small, and can not ask people to dredge every time, therefore, learn some solutions to the toilet is blocked, or very useful for life.
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