Plumbing Related Matters
What should you not put down the drain?
Tenants need to be aware that putting the wrong things down the drain can cause damage to the pipe. This can cause back up and waste water to back up in the drain. For example:
- Sanitary Wipes
- Grease/Oils
- Feminine Products
Visit our page for tenant video and guidance of what to avoid to put down the drains in the home.
Are there simple tools to use for a drain?
Sometimes you can pull out the debris in a drain if it is hair in tub drain or sink drain. You can use a pair of pliers or tweezers to grab some of the easy to reach debris that clogs drains. However, there are other tools that you can buy very inexpensively from local hardware stores like Home Depot or Lowes.
Click here to see a video demonstration how tenants and homeowners can clear a drain with simple tools that you can buy at local hardware store for a few dollars.
