Sink, toilet, bathtub, shower & laundry drains
Your contract requires you, the tenants, to use due precaution against the stoppage of waste pipes. Should water/waste pipes become clogged through neglect of the tenant, the tenant must bear the expense for their repair and the cost of any damage caused.
Bathtubs, sinks, shower stalls
Waste from these fixtures will, through normal use, collect in their respective drain line traps. Soap residue, body oils, and hair need to be cleared from time to time either by use of chemical drain cleaners, or manual augers.Â
Do not drop foreign items down these drains such as shampoo caps, children’s toys, etc.
Do not clean your hairbrush, combs, etc. into a sink drain, use the trash can.
Laundry drains
Clothing lint will commonly be found in washing machine wastewater. (Notice the lint collected in your dryer filter from the circulated air.)
Place a lint trap on the washing machine drain hose if it discharges into a laundry tub. Use a nylon stocking held by a rubber band. Change it on a regular basis.
Toilets
Please understand that the built-in drain system of a toilet is unique in comparison to other drains for the purpose of flushing and removal of what is called sewer gas. Toilets are made of porcelain or a porcelain coating, which if augmented to clear the system, could break the toilet. Many contemporary toilets also are designed to save water and do not flush as well as many older designs. Clogged toilets usually require use of a plunger that can be purchased at any hardware or even the grocery store. If this doesn’t work, a plumber is required to remove the toilet and clear the obstruction from below.
Do not dispose of feminine hygiene products in a toilet – use the trash can.
Children’s toys, bottle caps, etc. will not pass through a toilet.
Do not dispose of paper products such as Q-tips, wrappers, cigarettes, etc. in toilets.
Do not use excessive amounts of tissue in toilets.
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