The Nike Store at Dixie Mall was dealing with persistent, recurring toilet clogs in their commercial washroom. Portimão Plumbing assessed the issue, identified the root cause, and recommended a long-term fix — which the client accepted.

At a Glance

The Issue

The existing standard gravity-fed toilets at the Nike Store were not designed for the volume of daily use a high-traffic retail location demands. The result was frequent clogs that required repeated intervention — an ongoing disruption to staff and customers alike, and an unnecessary ongoing maintenance cost for the client.

Our Recommendation

Portimão Plumbing recommended replacing the existing toilets with pressure-assist models — the appropriate solution for a commercial setting. Unlike gravity-fed toilets, pressure-assist units use compressed air to deliver a significantly more powerful flush, making them purpose-built for exactly this kind of environment.

Key advantages of pressure-assist toilets for commercial use:

• Significantly more powerful flush than standard gravity-fed models — far less prone to clogging
• Purpose-engineered for high-traffic commercial and institutional settings
• Lower long-term maintenance costs compared to repeated emergency drain clearing
• Reduces the need for callback visits and staff disruption
• Durable and reliable over sustained, heavy daily use

Site Photos — Existing Conditions