Housing home user guide

Baths:
The Bath is made of pressed steel with an enamel coating.
To clean:
o If bath salts are used, add whilst the tap is running.
o Clean immediately after use, whilst the water is running out and the bath is
still warm. To preserve the surface use warm soapy water and wipe dry.
o Dripping taps should be repaired promptly.
o Cleaners should be non-abrasive.
Do not allow the following to come into contact with the bath:
o Cleaning agents.
o Paint strippers.
o Spirits or bleaches.
o Cigarettes, etc.
Wash Hand Basin and Toilet Pan and Cistern:
These are ceramic, and can be cleaned using a non-abrasive cleaner.
Make sure that only wastewater, toilet tissue and human waste goes down
your toilet and into the sewer – wrap up sanitary products, nappies, wet wipes,
cotton buds, dental floss and condoms and put them in the bin.
‘Flushable’ Products? – Even items that are marketed as ‘flushable’ or
‘biodegradable’ contribute to blockages. Although these items
disappear when you flush your loo, they do not break down in the
sewers, as they take a number of years to disintegrate.
Medicines, tablets, syringes and needles should be taken to a
pharmacist, local hospital or health authority for safe disposal.
Kitchen Units and Worktops:
These can be cleaned using warm soapy water or a mild detergent. Do not allow
water to stand on work surfaces or shelves.
Avoid Blocked Drains! -
Think not the sink – After cooking, fat, oil and grease should be left to cool – it
can then be disposed of in the bin or mixed with seeds and nuts to make a
feeder for birds.
Chemicals, solvents, engine oil and paint should be taken to your local refuse
site
Ceramic Wall Tiling:
These can be cleaned using a mild detergent or a glass-cleaning agent.
Floor Vinyls:
These can be cleaned using a mild detergent or a proprietary floor-cleaning agent.
Surplus water should not be allowed to accumulate and should be removed.
Fitting Carpet
The doors have been fitted with a clearance to allow for when your carpet is fitted.
Please be sure when choosing new flooring that you allow enough clearance
beneath the doors. Neither the contractor or the housing association are responsible
for re-fitting doors to allow for new flooring.