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Professional plumbers in Adelaide usually curse toilet paper for clogging up drains. Many of their dirties jobs arise as a result of people stuffing copious amounts of toilet paper down the drain and expecting it to flush.

For regular people who don’t need to deal with these situations, toilet paper isn’t much of an issue. We use it on a regular basis and then go about our daily lives. Toilet paper only really becomes a concern when we are in a situation where we desperately need it. It is at these time when we don’t have access to toilet paper that we understand how important is in in our daily lives. This notion got me thinking about what it was like before toilet paper actually was invented. Not to be graphic, but obviously humans have always had the need for toilet paper.

Therefore, it makes me wonder what it was like back before we had toilet paper. After some research, it seems things were very primitive. Back in the cave man days, toilet paper was essentially anything you could grab, be it leaves or shrubs. 

It was only until the invention of paper that the notion of toilet paper came about.The first record of toilet paper, as we loosely know it, was used back in 1391 in China. At this time, only royalty were blessed with these types of luxuries, so the first person to use toilet paper was the Chinese emperor. Unlike the toilet paper we are familiar with these days, the emperor’s toilet paper was crafted from 2ft x 3ft sheets. 

By the 18th century in America, people still weren’t using toilet paper. Instead they used corncobs and leaves to wipe themselves. Thankfully, the invention of newspapers saw a softer option, with the Sears catalog and the Farmers almanac become popular. Over in France things were very different, with the French Royalty utilizing lace to relieve their royal derrieres.

It wasn’t until 1857 in America that the first package of toilet tissue was sold in the US. New Yorkers, Joseph Gayetty, who named the produce “Therapeutic Paper”, produced the product. Funnily enough, each sheet of paper has Joseph’s name emblazoned on it. At first, the paper served as a medical paper and featured aloe within the paper to help mend sores. A package of 500 sheets was sold for $0.50. In 1890, the Scott Paper Company introduced toilet paper on a roll in the US. It wasn’t long for this product to become the nation’s leading choice of toilet paper. By 1910, the Scott Paper Company built its own first manufacturing plant in Chester, where they began manufacturing large 72 inch sheets. For just $0.10 you could purchase a $1,000 sheets.

Continual advancements in the paper industry saw the toilet paper industry continue to evolve. In 1942, the St. Andrews Paper Mill in England introduced the 2 ply toilet paper, which brought welcome relief to bottoms. The toilet paper was much softer than the 1-ply variety. In 1954 a company called Northern introduced coloured toilet tissue and in 1955 the Scott Company began advertising it on TV.   

By the 21st century, toilet paper is a product that we cannot live without, with the annual toilet paper sales exceeding $19 billion. With toilet paper experiencing such a massive evolution across the centuries, you wonder if there will be any more advances this century. Seinfeld’s, George Costanza famously said during an episode in the 90s, that toilet paper will continue to remain the same in the future. He said, “Take toilet paper for example. Do you realise that toilet paper has not change in my lifetime? It’s just paper on a cardboard roll, that’s it. And in ten thousand years, it will still be exactly the same because really, what else can they do?”

While this sentiment may seem true, considering the way toilet paper has evolved, who knows what the future holds for it. With technological advances, it’s difficult to say whether something some primitive will change. One thing for sure is, we will continue to overuse this luxury product, causing blockages that our Adelaide plumbers will be forced to fix. If you ever need a Plumber in Adelaide to fix a toilet paper blockage, be sure to call the professional team at Best Plumbing, or visit their website at http://bestplumbing.com.au/. 

Toilet Etiquette from Across the World - Plumbers from Adelaide Dish the Dirt

The issues surrounding toilet etiquette, plumbing and plumbers in Adelaide is pretty lax. Most of the time, responding to a “call of nature” is pretty simple in the western world. However, I’ve always wondered what it was like on the other side of the world, where there are different cultures, traditions and religions. After coming across a squat toilet on a visit to Malaysia, it got me intrigued, so I decided to do some research into the Islamic traditions that surrounds the practice of using the toilet. With the help of professional plumbers from Best Plumbing I have managed to share the rules that govern toilet use in Islam.

• When a person enters the bathroom, they must say a pray. Upon stepping foot in the bathroom, they should say, “A’udhu (isti’adha)” and “Basmala”, followed by a full pray.

• It is important before entering the bathroom to put down the Qu’ran or anything featuring verses or the name of Allahu ta’ala. Furthermore, if you have a necklace or pendant featuring the name of Allah, it should be either tucked into a person’s shirt, or taken off. In terms of wearing an amulet, this is also ok if covered.

• A person must step forward with their left foot to enter the bathrom. They must then leave the bathroom with their right foot first, whilst reciting another prayer.

• People are advised not to take too long on the toilet and only take care of the intended business in there. There should be no reading, talking, singing, smoking or chewing gum.

• It is vital to immediately cover private areas once they have been cleaned.

• It’s important where to position yourself while on the toilet. A person not face their back towards Qibla, which is the direction of a sacred building at Mecca, where Muslims turn at prayer. Furthermore, they must not face the direction.

• It is a rule that women wash from front to back and men from back to front. This is to ensure, neither males nor females experience sexual arousal from the wiping. It also ensure genitals are properly cleaned and do not risk being wiped with unwanted matter.

• In instances were a person defecates, the anus should be cleaned with a finger. If fecal matter is still there following the clean, water should be used and the hand thoroughly washed.

• After a person washes their private area, they must dry it off with a cloth. In instances where a cloth is not available, on is allowed to use toilet paper. However, it is important to mention that no other paper matter should be used.

• A person must sprinkle water over their underpants after they have cleaned their private area. This ensures people will presume that if any wetness if felt, it is definitely the water used to clean and not urine.

• To ensure men do not have any drop of urine escape from their urethra, they perform what is known as “istibra”. This is a ritual of waiting an appropriate amount of time to ensure all urine has gone.

• When you are in the bathroom, you should not look at your own private area. Spitting in the toilet is also not allowed.

• A person must not stand while they are urinating, unless it is obligatory. To ensure urine does not splash on clothes, a person must wear separate pyjames and have their head covered whilst using the toilet.

If you do not have any water to clean yourself with after using the toilet, it is acceptable to substitute water with stone.  It is extremely important that a person washes their hands after using the toilet.   So, there you have it 15 rules you must follow if you are Islamic before, during and after using the loo. If you’re from Adelaide like me, you’re probably sighing a breath of relief that we live without as many rules. If you are interested in finding out more about interesting toilet matters, talk to the professional team at Best Plumbing in Adelaide. They are professionals plumbers with a passion for plumbing. For more information about them, visit their website at http://bestplumbing.com.au/.

Why do you Call a Plumber Out in Adelaide? The Top Four Reasons Exlpred

A plumber has a hectic work life in Adelaide. On a daily basis, they are called out to countless jobs to fix a myriad of problems. For installation, repairs, services and maintenance, there is always something to do. However, there are always jobs that are more prevalent. After talking to professional plumbers in Adelaide, we have come up with the top four jobs plumbers are called out to.  

Leaking taps

Is a dripping tap driving you insane? Have you lost sleep listening to the continual drip? Is a cup of water sitting in your sink, trying to soften the noise? Unfortunately, a leaking taps is extremely common. It is probably up there with the most annoying plumbing problems. To make matters worse, a leaking tap can also increase the price of your water bills. The best thing to do is to hit the problem on the head and call a professional plumber in Adelaide. A leaking tap is often caused by one of the three washers inside the tape being damaged. Therefore, the plumber will examine the three washers and replace the one that has been damaged. To prevent this problem happening again, plumbers advise that you do not over tighten your tap. Once the water flow has stopped, do not push your tap off any further. 

Toilet Issues

One feature that we cannot live without in our home is the toilet. We often take it for granted and only appreciate it when we are away from home and caught out. Similarly, we begin to realise how important it is when it becomes blocked and stops working. Problems with toilets are one of the main reasons plumbers are called out. Common problems include a blockage, leak, flushing problems or a toilet that is constantly running. In most cases, plumbers repair or reseal individual components of the toilet and do not have to completely replace the toilet. When it comes to blockages, you can easily prevent the issue occurring by limiting the amount of toilet paper that is flushed down. Also avoid flushing foreign objects down the toilet, as they will cause a blockage. 

Blocked drains

One of the most common reasons plumbers are called out is to repair blocked drains. Unfortunately for homeowners, plumbing issues are present in most homes and once they are bought they sprout their ugly heads. One troublesome problem that cannot be prevented is tree root problems. This type of problem can be a big job for plumbers, as the tree roots and pipes must both be removed. Many other drain blockages can be prevented though, with being vigilant about what you throw down your drains. 

Hot water heater repairs

When you experience a problem with your hot water heater is it vital you do not try DIY repairs. For safety reasons, it is integral that a licensed plumber carries out the installation and repairs. Plumbers usually get called out to repair hot water systems and in many cases end up replacing the system all together. As a guide, your hot water heater should last anywhere between 5 and 15 years. If your hot water systems begins pumping out water that is not the temperature required, has moisture around the base and produces rust coloured water, it’s time for a new hot water heater. 

If you need a professional plumber that you can rely upon in Adelaide, choose Best Plumbing in Adelaide. To learn more about their range of services on offer, visit their website at http://bestplumbing.com.au/.