How to Get Rid of Shower Drain Odor Naturally

Get rid of shower drain odor with baking soda and vinegar.

Over time bacteria accumulate in the drain line and emit foul smells. To keep the shower area odor-free, you can buy an expensive chemical drain cleaner or take a less expensive and less harmful approach by making your own. You likely have the lost-cost ingredients already on hand in your kitchen. Together these ingredients can foam-clean and deodorize the walls of your drainpipes.

Things You'll Need

• Baking soda
• White vinegar

Instructions

1. Pour 1 cup of baking soda into the shower drain opening.

2. Drizzle 1 cup of white vinegar into the drain as well. The vinegar mixes with the baking soda to create a foam that cleans and deodorizes the interior surfaces of drainpipes.

3. Let the foam move through the shower drain for about 30 minutes, then rinse the shower drain with boiling water to rinse the residue.

4. Use this mixture monthly or as needed when you notice odors in your shower.

Tips & Warnings

• Pour boiling water carefully down the drain to avoid burning yourself.

References

• Housecleaning Central: Removing Odors
• Versatile Vinegar: Uses and Tips