| Recommended Supplies and Cleaning Equipment: | | | | (3) cups of cold water. |
| Beaded Drain Opener | | | | It cannot be stressed strongly enough to use |
| Liquid Drain Opener | | | | extreme caution when working with these chemicals. |
| Face Mask/Goggles | | | | They are very strong and can create severe burns if |
| Rubber Gloves | | | | they come in contact with the skin or eyes. And, |
| Recommended Method: | | | | while they may not "sting" on initial contact, over |
| 1. As in all cleaning procedures, the first step is to | | | | time the burning becomes more and more severe. |
| gather the recommended cleaning equipment | | | | They can also cause respiratory problems if the |
| together and bring to the area to be cleaned. | | | | fumes are inhaled. Thus, it is extremely important to |
| 2. Routine Maintenance: place several ounces of liquid | | | | wear the proper safety equipment - face mask, |
| drain opener into drain once per week to keep drains | | | | goggles and rubber gloves - when attempting to |
| flowing freely. Wait thirty (30) minutes and flush with | | | | maintain or open clogged drains. |
| cold water. | | | | If the drains do not open, DO NOT try other |
| NOTE: Whenever working with a drain opener, | | | | chemicals. The mixture may release toxic fumes that |
| goggles and rubber gloves should be worn. | | | | could be fatal. Check with your maintenance |
| 3. Opening Small Drains: remove drain strainer, | | | | department or a qualified plumber for further efforts |
| remove standing water. Pour one (1) ounce (2 | | | | to open drains. |
| tablespoons) of beaded drain opener into drain. Add | | | | Great cleaning tips and cleaning information by Lee |
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| 4. Floor Drains: use same steps as in (3.), but increase | | | | about cleaning equipment and how to save money |
| amount to three (3) ounces (6 tablespoons) andthree | | | | on these types of products. |