Here are some fantastic tips from our friend Debbie whom helps many of our Rental Property owners acquire and get in place a Home Warranty plan.
Guest Post By: Debbie Banducci
Bio: I have been an Area Manager for Home Warranty company for 27 years. I believe in building long lasting customer relationships and genuinely care about your business and clients. My goal is to be a valuable resource for my clients providing education and always being responsive to ensure the best possible outcome for clients and Realtors.
So did you hear the one about a t-shirt being used in place of toilet paper that caused a backup at one City’s lift station?
Sounds far fetched but true, so how about five tips to help prevent
plumbing problems, even when we are not scrounging for toilet paper!!
1. NEVER Flush Wipes of Any Kind
This tip applies to so-called flushable wipes, too, even if the label says flushable. Many of these types of wipes do not break down and dissolve like toilet paper.
Let everyone in your home know to only throw wipes of any kind in the trash bin in the bathroom. As long as you are reminding everyone in your home about the we "never-flush-wipes" rule, you may also want to share this list of no-nos:
· Tissues
· Cotton balls
· Cotton Swabs.
· Tampons or feminine products
· Medications
· Dental Floss
· Diapers
· Wipes of any kind, this also includes baby wipes and wet wipes as well as disinfectant and the so-called flushable
2. Never use the Garbage Disposal as a Trash Can
As a
Home Warranty
Area Manager, I have been amazed at the items that have jammed up garbage disposal from the gravel from cleaning your fish tank to someone emptying their vacuum bag into the disposal. Those are some of the extremes but here is a list of food items that should not go into the disposal:
· Fibrous vegetables such as celery, asparagus, and corn husks
· Bones
· Coffee Grounds
· Egg Shells
· Fruit Pits
· Grease and Oil
· Pasta and Rice
· Potato or Carrot Peels
3. Always take 10 Minutes Between Each Shower
When everyone is home, it is a good idea to wait ten minutes between showers as this allows the home’s slower drains the time they need to do their job.
4. Never Use Chemical Drain Cleaners
Chemical drain cleaners contain many active ingredients that can damage plumbing. So while an easy short-term fix, they can lead to costly long term problems. So try these tips for clearing clogged drains:
· A solution of baking soda and vinegar may clear most minor clogs
· Invest in a plunger for each bathroom
· Tougher clogs, best to invest in a drain snake
5. Always Add Drain Screens
In your showers and tubs, make sure you have appropriately installed fitting drain screens to prevent hair and other such items from going down the drain. This kind of easy prevention can keep the pipes from stopping up
Want to know more about Home Warranty coverage? If so Give Debbie a call.
Debbie Banducci
Area Manager
First American Home Warranty
Direct: 530-276-4777
Email: dbanducci@firstam.com
