Kitchen sink smells can have one of two causes:
Rotting food stuck in the drain or garbage disposal, or. Sewer gas is leaking in through the plumbing vent or drain trap.
In this way, how do you get rid of smelly drains?
Follow these simple steps:
- Pour a 1/2 cup baking soda down the drain.
- Pour a 1/2 cup lemon juice down the drain as well.
- Plug the drain and let the solution work for one hour.
- Finish by running the hot tap water down the drain.
- Use a charcoal filter splatter screen.
- Boil a vinegar-water solution on the stove.
- Simmer potpourri while you cook.
- Try a countertop or plug-in air purifier.
- Cook with a bowl of baking soda nearby.
- Make sure your fridge is set to the right temperature.
Simply so, why does my sink drain smell like rotten eggs?
A smelly sink is usually caused by bacteria build up from grease, fat and food which have been flushed down the drain. These will then get stuck in the pipes causing the familiar rotten egg smell.
What does a smelly drain mean?
There could be odor-causing bacteria feeding on debris in your pipes. This process will give off a foul-smelling hydrogen sulfide gas, which smells like sewage or rotten eggs. Also, mold grows where it’s warm and wet — and mold growth on the debris causing a drain clog can also cause a bad smell.
What is a good drain deodorizer?
Simple white vinegar is also an effective natural deodorizer. Just pour a cup or so down the drain and flush it with water until smells dissipate. A few tablespoons of scented dish soap can also help cut down on bad smells coming from your drain.
Why does it smell like sewage outside my house?
It occurs when the P-trap is dried out or if you don’t have proper ventilation to stop sewer gases from leaking into your home. Sewer gases can make you sick because they contain hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and methane. Sometimes, gases might get pulled down into the yard, hence a foul sewage smell outside your house.