Maintenance tip – beating blocked drains
Many residents are not aware of what should or should not go down toilets or kitchen drains. Housing Choices is responsible for repairing burst pipes or naturally blocked drains. However, if we find that the blockage is directly caused by the actions of the resident, they may be charged for the repair.
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5 things that can’t go down drains • Grease or cooking fat • Food or food scraps (including eggshells) • Cleaning products • Produce stickers • Medication
5 things that can’t go down toilets • Wipes or products
advertised as flushable • Sanitary/hygiene products • Tissues or paper towel • Cotton buds • Too much toilet paper at one time
Housing Choices has a partnership with social enterprise the Goddess
Cleaning Group, who induct, train and support residents to be employed as cleaners. Goddess Cleaning provides and supports residents’ employment. Housing Choices can help pay residents’ out of pocket job expenses. For example, fees for courses, uniforms, and travel to get to/from your job. If you would like to know more, read the information in the flyer, and contact your Housing Officer or the Community Development Team, via communitydevelopmentvic@ hcau.org.au
Tips for avoiding blocked drains • Drain covers can help prevent hair going down shower drains and can catch food debris in your kitchen sink. • A slow or weak toilet flush often indicates that a clog is forming in your toilet drain. Use a plunger to try and release clogs or small blockages before they become a more serious issue. • Regularly clean your drains to dislodge any build up that may occur. Pour 1 cup of bicarbonate soda, 1 cup of warm water and 1 cup vinegar in and around the drain and leave for 20 minutes then pour warm water down and around the drain.
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