How's Your Plumbing?

Here's a New Year's Resolution for 2016 you may have not thought of:

BE KIND TO YOUR SINK, YOUR TUB AND YOUR TOILET!

Thanks to longtime resident Azita Aparicio, here's a list of links to make your pipes sing!

- how to keep plumbing free of buildup with proper and regular maintenance (kitchen and bathroom):
https://www.plumbingsupply.com/how-to-prevent-clogged-drains.html

http://www.lnsturnkey.com/blog/plumbing-tip-keep-your-pipes-and-drains-clean.html

http://www.applewoodfixit.com/blog/2012/11/5-tips-for-keeping-kitchen-and-bathroom-sinks-clean-clear.html

- commercial plumbing cleaners that should NEVER be used (despite their claims of opening clogged drains):

http://www.thorntonandgrooms.com/media/entry/the-effects-of-caustic-drain-cleaners

This concludes Part One of your lesson for today. Part Two will include these topics:

- a list of items that are NOT allowed to be flushed down the toilet
- recommended detergents to use for laundry and bathtubs that are low sudsing
- actions to take and contact information if unit is flooded or if you have plumbing issues (both during and after business hours)