I recently purchased the Mr Clean Magic Eraser roller mop and wanted to share my feedback on the product. Overall, I found the mop to be extremely effective and practical for my cleaning needs. The main feature of the mop is the Magic Eraser, which is a sponge-like material that helps to remove tough stains and marks. I was pleasantly surprised by how well it worked on my floors. The Magic Eraser easily removed scuff marks, dirt, and grime without requiring too much effort. This was a major plus for me as I often struggle to get rid of stubborn stains.
First, take a pair of pliers and remove the return spring from the metal rod on the lower portion of the assembly.
Looking to the rear of the toilet I discovered that when I depressed the foot pedal to open the waste gate slide inside the bowl, water was dripping from the part later identified as the water valve. I walked over to the store and purchased the toilet water valve kit which also includes a new rubber floor seal, new screws to replace the valve, and a new clamp to re-attach a hose.
This was a major plus for me as I often struggle to get rid of stubborn stains. The roller mop itself was also very convenient to use. The handle is long enough to comfortably grip, and the mop head swivels, making it easy to maneuver around furniture and tight corners.
Thetford Aqua Magic Style II toilet leak repair
It's been almost 3 weeks since I last posted a blog. During that time we've moved from our winter home in Casa Grande, AZ to our present location in Red Bay, AL. I'll detail the cross country drive in another blog post, but today's blog is about a repair to our toilet. If you don't have the same style of toilet or little interest in repair or maintenance jobs, please feel free to move on to the next blog at this time.
Ok, for those few of you who have continued thus far let me explain. A few days ago we noticed that the toilet in our MH appeared to be leaking at the base. I first suspected that the seal had failed and that we were having sewage not properly find its way south into our black tank.
We have a Thetford Aqua Magic Style Plus toilet in this MH. It has a china base with a foot pedal in front to activate the waste gate valve. The model is #34421.
I began a closer examination of the source of the leak by removing the plastic shroud which surrounds the lower portion of the toilet. This picture shows the shroud already removed.
Looking to the rear of the toilet I discovered that when I depressed the foot pedal to open the waste gate slide inside the bowl, water was dripping from the part later identified as the water valve. This leak was occurring every time the pedal was depressed.
After looking at the parts diagram on Thetford's site I concluded that the problem must lie in the water valve assembly itself. Fortunately for me, I'm currently in Red Bay, AL (the home of Tiffin Motorhomes) and their parts store is very good. I walked over to the store and purchased the toilet water valve kit (which also includes a new rubber floor seal, new screws to replace the valve, and a new clamp to re-attach a hose). The Thetford part number is #34100.
So now my dilemma was to decide whether to attempt to replace the valve with the toilet still in position or remove the toilet completely to gain better access. After trying to see behind the toilet using a mirror and flashlight, the choice was simple. That toilet was coming out!
Actually, the removal of the toilet is very simple. Shut off the water, unscrew the water line to the back of the toilet, and remove the nut on each side of the toilet base flange which holds it to the floor. Here's what you're left with after the toilet has been removed. The dirty rag to stuff into the waste line is VERY important!
Now that the toilet has been re-located to an easier place to work the job will go much quicker. Here's a better look at the water valve assembly.
First, take a pair of pliers and remove the return spring from the metal rod on the lower portion of the assembly.
Next remove the 3 screws holding the valve assembly in place.
At this point the valve assembly can be pulled away from the rear of the toilet.
The drive arm is removed next by pulling the ball end of the cable (which attaches to the foot pedal) from the plastic slot and by rotating the drive arm to free it from the wire rod (shown near the bottom of the top circle).
Here's what the freed drive arm looks like after performing the above two tasks.
Installation of the new water valve and drive arm assembly is literally the reverse of the above instructions. The really nice thing here is that Thetford includes instructions in the package to do exactly what I have shown above.
All that's left to do is to replace the toilet over the existing toilet floor bolts, hook up the water inlet line, and check your work for leaks.
The entire job from start to finish took less than 1 hour and I'm happy to report that I had no leaks after the repair (the first attempt, no less). This is certainly a job which can be done by almost any MH owner. Not only will you save labor costs, but you'll certainly get a better understanding of how this type of toilet works.
. and here's the end result. A normally functioning toilet once again. HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY!
Thanks for dropping by to take a look!
It's been almost 3 weeks since I last posted a blog. During that time we've moved from our winter home in Casa Grande, AZ to our present location in Red Bay, AL. I'll detail the cross country drive in another blog post, but today's blog is about a repair to our toilet. If you don't have the same style of toilet or little interest in repair or maintenance jobs, please feel free to move on to the next blog at this time.
The mop head is also replaceable, which is great for future use. The only drawback I found was that the Magic Eraser wore out quite quickly. After only a few uses, I noticed that it began to disintegrate and became less effective. This was a bit disappointing as I had hoped it would last longer. Nevertheless, I still believe that the Mr Clean Magic Eraser roller mop is an excellent choice for anyone looking for an efficient and easy-to-use cleaning tool. Its ability to remove tough stains and dirt is commendable, and the convenience of the mop itself is a major plus. I would highly recommend this product to others, despite the slight issue with the durability of the Magic Eraser..
Reviews for "The Mr Clean Magic Eraser Roller Mop: A Must-Have Cleaning Companion"
1. Sarah - ★☆☆☆☆ - I was really disappointed with the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Roller Mop. I found the mop head to be too small, making it difficult to cover a large surface area efficiently. Additionally, the eraser itself wore out way too quickly. After just a few uses, it started to disintegrate and became useless. I ended up having to constantly replace the eraser, which ended up being very costly. Overall, I do not recommend this mop as it did not live up to its promises.
2. John - ★★☆☆☆ - The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Roller Mop was not as effective as I had hoped. While the concept of a magic eraser mop is great, the execution fell short. The mop head was not very absorbent and left streaks on my floors rather than effectively cleaning them. Additionally, I found it challenging to push the mop smoothly across my floors, as it had a tendency to get stuck on uneven surfaces. Overall, I was not impressed with this mop and would not purchase it again.
3. Lisa - ★★☆☆☆ - I have mixed feelings about the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Roller Mop. While it did a decent job of cleaning small messes and stains, it struggled with larger spills and grime. The eraser wore out quickly, and it was not easy to replace. I also found the handle to be flimsy and somewhat difficult to maneuver. Overall, I expected better performance from this mop, and I'm not sure it's worth the price.
4. Michael - ★☆☆☆☆ - I regret buying the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Roller Mop. It did not live up to the hype at all. The eraser barely made a noticeable difference on my floors and required a lot of effort to clean even the smallest stains. The mop head constantly fell off during use, which was incredibly frustrating. I ended up throwing it away after just a few uses and invested in a different mop that actually works. Definitely not worth the money.