Quick Fixes for Hotels
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Chipped or cracked porcelain. This repair should
be taken care of as soon as discovered. Sand the damaged area with 600
grit or finer sand paper, then rise with just water, let dry and use
either Nick Fix for small jobs or Porcelain/Fiberglass repair kit for
the larger jobs.
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Texture ceiling repair. If there is a hole or dent
in the wallboard repair it with a good Spackle paste. Then to match the
texture of the ceiling Splatter use either water based or oil based
aerosol splatter or knock down spray.
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Soap mold. This can be tough, but if you have
discolored caulking around your tub, try scrubbing with a rag soaked in
a good cleaner, such as CLR, then rinse with water. It may still be
necessary to recaulk.
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Loose locks. If you have locks that are always
coming lose here is a cheap fast fix. Remove one screw and
‘paint’ the threads with clear nail polish then reinstall,
follow up with all the other screws.
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Stripped wood (screws will not hold). Use a small
piece of hard wood such as a golf tee or a part of a clothespin, apply
some wood glue and tap the wood into the enlarged hole then re-install
the screw.
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Faucet and shower stems leaking down the shaft.
Use Teflon tape or string under the packing nut and on the threads. This
is a fast inexpensive repair that will last for years.
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Emergency pinhole leak in a copper pipe or
fitting. Use a pipe repair clamp about $ 2.50. This will hold
for up to 4 weeks. Thus saving you from having to call out a plumber
after hours or on a weekend.
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Lamp Socket loose? A loose lamp socket especially
by the bed is a shock hazard and a potential liability problem. One
quick fix is to use a small amount of silicone sealant where the shell
goes into the base. Please make sure the lamp is unplugged before making
any repairs.
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SOLUTIONS
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for brand name housekeeping and maintenance supplies. These quality
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National Account Manager
Hospitality
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