Grandview-Woodland is popular for its main street, Commercial Drive, a strip known as Little Italy for its gelaterias, pizzerias and delis selling olives and pasta. Also in the area, are global eateries, casual pubs and boutiques selling locally designed fashion. A bohemian crowd gathers for drum circles in Grandview Park, while tranquil John Hendry Park has a small beach and lakeside trail.
Province: British Columbia
Grandview-Woodland
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Grandview-Woodland, Vancouver, BC, Canada
A plugged drain can really be aggravating. When the kitchen drain is blocked you will not be able to make use of the sink whatsoever. Since the kitchen sink is among the most commonly used sinks in your home preparing food and dishes can be tricky with a stopped up drain. Another one is when the shower drainage gets plugged with hair which makes it unpleasant to shower with water on the shower floor. With a slowly draining shower your feet are in a pond and soap scum will cling to your legs. If you want to prevent the drains from becoming blocked you can find a few actions to take.
Pouring grease down the kitchen sink is one of the most common problems a local plumber is called out for. Grease can develop in the pipes and when it cools it will harden choking off the drain opening. Pouring hot grease into a jar will seem foreign at first but it is worth it to make that a new habit.
To keep hair from getting down the shower drain and clogging it up you can place a screen over the drain. This will catch the hair and when you are done you can clean the screen.
Many people have garbage disposals under the sink. But when you throw the wrong stuff down there difficulties arise. While there can be lots of things that can go down the disposal you should avoid the following. Eggshells seeds meat and related stuff. This will prevent the garburator from shutting down.
Soft tissues and toilet paper are fine but larger items should not get flushed. Things like paper towels baby diapers baby wipes and band-aids are examples of stuff that will clog a toilet. If it is not bio-degradable do not flush it.
Plumbing companies offer drain cleaning service. They have the tools and know-how to un-plug a clogged drain with a plumbing auger of even high-pressure water if needed. When you have this service carried out it will blast out everything that was blocking your drain.
You can try clearing the drain yourself but please remember of the risks of chemical type drain cleaners. Not only are these products usually inadequate but they can be damaging to the pipes.
A good do-it-yourself solution is to use sodium bicarbonate and vinegar in equal parts poured down the drain and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes. After that chase it with really hot water and let that stand for some time. Many times the clog will pass if it was caused by something greasy. If there is something else plugging things up then chances are good you will have to phone a plumber for help.