How to Fix a Smelly Drain
Over time and with use, many different liquids pass through household drains. This combination may cause unpleasant odors to build up in the drain. When you begin detecting odors, fix a smelly drain by using various household ingredients. The main objective involves disinfecting the drain to remove the source of the odors. With regular cleaning, your drains should remain free of bacteria and other odor-causing germs. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Mix the enzyme drain cleaner with water according to the product label, if applicable. Some drain cleaners may need diluting and other products may work full-strength on a drain. Pour the drain cleaner into the drain and allow it to work according to product instructions. Rinse the drain with clear water after the product stands in the drain and you should notice a reduction in unpleasant odors coming from the drain.
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Heat 1 gallon of water to nearly boiling and add 1 cup of chlorine bleach. Pour the diluted bleach down the drain carefully to disinfect and clean the drain. Repeat this process once each week to keep the drain clean.
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Pour 1 cup of baking soda down the drain and then add 1 cup of white vinegar. Allow the combination of ingredients to bubble and fizz in the drain. They will disinfect and deodorize the drain while they bubble. Wait about 15 minutes and then pour 1 gallon of hot water down the drain to rinse away the remaining ingredients.
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Perform drain-cleaning steps whenever you smell odors coming from the drain.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't mix bleach with vinegar or other products as this can create toxic fumes. Use the bleach method on its own.
References
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