Mum's damaged toilet leaves hundreds baffled – what do you think happened?
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A mum-of-three has shocked thousands of people on social media after sharing images of a "small incident" that took place in her bathroom.
And by "small incident," she meant that her toilet bowl had been totally destroyed and was now shattered in dozens of pieces all over the floor (we'd hate to see what she calls a "large incident"). It was also blackened from the impact, similar to the wall and the floor, and it is presumed that a fire-related accident took place.
The mum did not, however, provide an explanation for how the "small incident" came about, leaving the public in suspense as to what might have happened.
Instead, she turned to fellow members of the popular Facebook group known as "Mums Who Clean" for guidance on how to properly clean the affected region.
Naturally, the majority of them respected her privacy and refrained from asking any further questions. A number of the group's members also provided recommendations for cleaning the damaged area, in addition to suggestions for potential repairs.
The toilet bowl was completely destroyed, as seen in the photos. Credit: Facebook.
"Soooo our house had a small incident. Any tips on how to clean the soot/smoke off the walls without needing a full repaint? Clearly, the toilet is being replaced but trying not to have to gut the whole bathroom," Sarah, the mum who made the post, wrote in the caption.
A firefighter offered her assistance to Sarah and wrote in the comments, "If it doesn't just wipe off with sugar soap (which I can guarantee it won't), you will need to repaint as the heat from the fire will have actually burnt the paint."
She added that the damage should be covered by Sarah's insurance, and also warned that the smell and residue could be carcinogenic, necessitating a complete wall replacement.
Other users suggested that for "fire" damaged walls, Sarah should call for a specialised cleaner. They also warned her not to apply any products beforehand, noting that this might interfere with the stain and smell, which will probably require replacing the gyprock as well.
In a comment on Sarah's post, a user speculated as to whether the incident might have been brought on by a ceiling fan. "Did a ceiling fan catch fire and fall down?" they wanted to know, and while Sarah did not respond, this scenario was not ruled out.
In many Aussie households, there is a bathroom fan that can be used to generate airflow while taking a shower, as well as before or after, using the bathtub. They remove the heat and moisture that is produced by the running water before it can result in the growth of mould in the bathroom.
Most people might believe that leaving a bathroom fan on all the time is acceptable, but doing so actually runs the risk of starting a fire.
According to experts, you shouldn't leave your bathroom fan running all night. Only use the fan for about 20 minutes before and after taking a bath or shower. It is especially dangerous to leave it on at night.
If it's left running for too long, it can pose a serious health and safety risk and start a fire in your home.
Watch this video below for more information:
Credit: Senior Safety Advice.
And by "small incident," she meant that her toilet bowl had been totally destroyed and was now shattered in dozens of pieces all over the floor (we'd hate to see what she calls a "large incident"). It was also blackened from the impact, similar to the wall and the floor, and it is presumed that a fire-related accident took place.
The mum did not, however, provide an explanation for how the "small incident" came about, leaving the public in suspense as to what might have happened.
Instead, she turned to fellow members of the popular Facebook group known as "Mums Who Clean" for guidance on how to properly clean the affected region.
Naturally, the majority of them respected her privacy and refrained from asking any further questions. A number of the group's members also provided recommendations for cleaning the damaged area, in addition to suggestions for potential repairs.
The toilet bowl was completely destroyed, as seen in the photos. Credit: Facebook.
"Soooo our house had a small incident. Any tips on how to clean the soot/smoke off the walls without needing a full repaint? Clearly, the toilet is being replaced but trying not to have to gut the whole bathroom," Sarah, the mum who made the post, wrote in the caption.
A firefighter offered her assistance to Sarah and wrote in the comments, "If it doesn't just wipe off with sugar soap (which I can guarantee it won't), you will need to repaint as the heat from the fire will have actually burnt the paint."
She added that the damage should be covered by Sarah's insurance, and also warned that the smell and residue could be carcinogenic, necessitating a complete wall replacement.
Other users suggested that for "fire" damaged walls, Sarah should call for a specialised cleaner. They also warned her not to apply any products beforehand, noting that this might interfere with the stain and smell, which will probably require replacing the gyprock as well.
In a comment on Sarah's post, a user speculated as to whether the incident might have been brought on by a ceiling fan. "Did a ceiling fan catch fire and fall down?" they wanted to know, and while Sarah did not respond, this scenario was not ruled out.
In many Aussie households, there is a bathroom fan that can be used to generate airflow while taking a shower, as well as before or after, using the bathtub. They remove the heat and moisture that is produced by the running water before it can result in the growth of mould in the bathroom.
Most people might believe that leaving a bathroom fan on all the time is acceptable, but doing so actually runs the risk of starting a fire.
According to experts, you shouldn't leave your bathroom fan running all night. Only use the fan for about 20 minutes before and after taking a bath or shower. It is especially dangerous to leave it on at night.
If it's left running for too long, it can pose a serious health and safety risk and start a fire in your home.
Watch this video below for more information:
Credit: Senior Safety Advice.
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