SECOND QUARTER 2020

FSH|Rental Homes Newsletter

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FSH Rental Homes IS Professionally Managed by Robinson & Company

• Len Robinson - President

• Kim Strane - Sr. Property Manager

• Brittany Stevenson - Leasing Assistant

• Luz Leal - Admin Assistant

Contact US

Visit The FSH Rental Homes Website: FSHRentalHomes.Stanford.edu

Email:FSHRentalHomes@Stanford.edu

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2020 in observance of Memorial Day.

Office Phone:(650) 854 - 2700

After-Hours Emergencies Phone:(650) 619-7350

Online Maintenance Requests: Maintenance Requests

Office Hours:Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM

ANNUAL AIR CONDITIONING AND TANKLESS WATER HEATER MAINTENACE

April 2020 thru June 2020

In the upcoming months, we will be conducting our annual Air Conditioning and Tankless Water Heater Maintenance. Notices will be sent to residents on an individual basis with date and time of service.

HARDWOOD FLOOR CARE TIPS

1. Dust every day with a microfiber mop or cloth2. Vacuum every week with a soft-bristled floor-brush attachment3. Damp-mop once per month with a hardwood bona floor cleaner4. Clean up spills immediately to prevent permanent stains5. Put down protective rugs and mats6. Protect the floor from furniture damage7. Avoid walking across the floor in high heeled shoes8. Keep nails and claws trimmed on pets9. Do not use wet mops, wet scrubbers or steam cleaners as these products will

cause irreversible discoloration and damages

We recommend Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaning Productshttps://us.bona.com/products/Bona--Ultimate-Hardwood-Floor-Care-Kit.html

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Things To Do:

SECOND QUARTER 2020

10 Tips for Preventing Toilet Troubles

PALO ALTOVA Palo Alto Farmer's Market

Make a healthy diet a part of your personal wellness plan with fresh, locally-grown fruits

and vegetables. You can find them at your nearest farmers' market.

April 15 - November 4, 2020Wednesdays, 10AM - 2PM3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto

Downtown Palo Alto Farmers Market Saturdays 8AM to 12PM, May - Dec Gilman St & Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto

California Avenue Farmers Market Sundays 9AM-1PM, Year-round California Ave at El Camino Real, Palo Alto

EAST PALO ALTOCinco de Mayo 2020 Festival

36 years Celebrating Culture and Community*Mariachi *Cultural presentation *Raffles

*Information *History *Activities*Folkloricos *Family oriented *Delicious

FoodSunday, May 3, 11AM-5PM550 Bell St, East Palo Alto, CA

MENLO PARKFiesta Carnaval

Latin Cultural Celebration Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 1 PM–6 PM 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park (FACEBOOK)

Come out and enjoy one of the biggest rivalries in soccer and stay for the fireworks afterwards!

June 27, 6:45PMStanford Stadium551 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA

For tickets: boxofficeticketsales

1. DON'T use chemical drain cleaners to unclog your toilet. While some plumbers say 'yea' and others say 'nay when it comes to using these products, we say it's just not worth the risk. Not only are these products harmful to your health if accidentally splattered on your skin, consumed, or even inhaled too much, they can damage older fixtures and pipes, and really aren't something anyone wants in our water systems. They can also cause a lot of trouble for homes with septic systems if they kill off the good bacteria in there.

2. DO clean your toilet regularly with a mild cleaner. Vinegar, baking soda, or a mild soap are all great for regular porcelain cleaning. Not only does cleaning your toilet help you keep a more hygienic, better smelling bathroom, it also gives you the opportunity to spot a leak or a problem with your bathroom's plumbing fairly quickly. If you never really clean up around the toilet area, how will you know if that water on the floor is from your shower, your toilet, or the sleepwalking male members of your household?

3. DO inspect your toilet’s inner workings about every 6 months to make sure the components are still in good shape and functioning properly. Take the tank lid off and flush the toilet. Watch the components work, making sure the flapper is sealing well and the fill valve stops running at an appropriate water level.

4. DO fix a running or leaking toilet right away. Toilet leaks are typically “silent”, in that you won’t necessarily find a puddle of water on the floor since the water is usually leaking out from the tank into the bowl (and down the drain). This makes it fairly easy to overlook the leak, or to keep putting off fixing it. Toilet leaks are generally slow leaks too, so you might not even notice a small increase in your bills each month until you look back and realize you’re paying $100 more for water this month than you did at the same time last year.

5. DON’T use a brick to save water in your tank. Unless your toilet is older than the mid-90’s, you’re using 1.6 gallons per flush (or less), and most sewage systems really do need that much water to effectively move the waste. If your toilet is older and you want to save water, we recommend filling a water bottle with sand or small rocks and using that to displace some of the water. Bricks can break down and clog your pipes.

6. DO teach children about the proper way to care for a toilet. While this is easiest during potty training, you can still teach older children what can and cannot be flushed, how to monitor their toilet paper usage to help prevent clogs, and the proper way to clean a toilet. These are life skills that will definitely come in handy when they move into their own apartments or homes one day.

7. DON’T flush anything other than human waste and toilet paper down the toilet. Please. Just don’t. We cannot say this enough.

8. DO consider what kind of toilet paper you’re using. Not all toilet paper is created equal, and although you may love the super soft ultra deluxe cushy toilet paper you’re using, chances are your sewage or septic system doesn’t (especially your septic system, as it already has enough to break down without adding indestructible toilet paper). While this isn’t as much of a problem for those on a municipal sewage line, using too much toilet paper or toilet paper that doesn’t break down easily can clog the sewage pipes inside your home and cause backups in the lateral line that connects your home to the municipal line.

9. DO buy a flange plunger and learn how to use it properly. A lot of toilet clogs are simple to remove with a bucket full of hot water and a good plunger. If you can’t remove the clog with a plunger, an auger or snake is a good backup. However…

10. DON’T be afraid to call a plumber when you need to. Some jobs are just too big or too complicated for even experienced DIY’ers to handle on their own. If your toilet is continually clogging or you get brown water backing up into your shower or sink when you flush, those are symptoms of a more serious problem that you’ll need professional help with.

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