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All bathing and washing must be done inside the
bathtub. Excessive water on the bathroom floor will
result in severe damage to the tiles and sub-floor.
You will be charged for this type of damage. Contact
UA Facilities Management if you have problems with
rust stains.
Toilets
A toilet bowl brush and cleaner such as “Vanish,” if
used sparingly, will keep the toilet clean. Products
such as “Ty-D-Bowl” may also help. Put a cup of
white vinegar in the bowl and let stand overnight to
remove calcium deposits. Always use commercial
products according to the label instructions. Do not
put any drain opener chemicals into any drain.
Blinds
Most of the apartments at University Apartments
come equipped with vertical blinds. Blinds may
be cleaned with a soft cloth using mild soap and
water. Drapes or curtains of any kind are not permitted
in the apartments. Please contact UA Facilities
Management if you have questions, any difficulty
operating the blinds or insufficient coverage.
Living Room, Bedroom, and Dining Room
Walls
The walls in some buildings are painted with a semigloss
latex paint that can be treated the same as the
kitchen walls. Those units that are painted with a
flat latex paint cannot be cleaned as easily. Surfaces
covered with flat paint can be cleaned, but vigorous
scrubbing will remove the paint as well as the stain.
When cleaning flat-paint walls use nothing more abrasive
than a rag or a sponge and a mild liquid detergent.
Some stains or marks, such as those caused
by a chair rubbing against the wall, will not come off,
and it is usually best to leave them alone.
Carpeting
Carpeting in individual apartments is the responsibility
of the tenant and it should be vacuumed and shampooed
regularly. Charges are assessed for carpeting
that is heavily soiled or badly stained.
A stiff brush and a small amount of diluted carpet
cleaner will remove most stains. Do not use bleach
or any product that contains bleach. If the carpet in
the unit is permanently stained during your tenancy, a
charge will be assessed which will be applied to the
eventual replacement of the carpet. Such repairs or
replacement will not necessarily be made immediately.
If the carpet is stained, you may contact UA Facilities
Management and request help in removing the stain.
However, there will be a charge. We recommend you
vacuum your carpet regularly and have a complimentary
cleaning through Facilities Management once a
year to maintain it properly.
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