Imagine having guests over for a celebration and a foul odour saturating your home. Yikes! Where is the rotten smell emanating from and what’s the cause? A bad smell is a common indicator that something is not quite right with your plumbing system and a horrible smell inside the home can indicate a problem with drainage.
Causes of smelly drains
This could be the start of a bigger issue or something relatively simple to fix. Smelly drains don’t just come from nowhere; they are often a result of poor maintenance that leads to drainage issues. A blockage in your sewer lines can be the cause of the smell. Or it could be a rotting buildup of sludge, grease, soap scum, debris, or hair in your basin, shower, or sink traps. Such blockages cause pipes to clog up and force air back up through the water seal permeating your home with a rotten egg smell. The main causes of smelly drains are
- An organic build-up that’s rotting in the pipes
- Sewer line problems
- A sewer gas trap problem
When organic build-ups and residues start to accumulate over time in the trap or the pipes, it results in nasty smells. The most common objects that result in partial pipe blockages, leading to pungent, smelly drains, are
- Hair
- Toothpaste
- Soap
- Grease
- Food waste
Being mindful of what goes down your drains and making sure you clean your drains regularly can prevent recurring issues such as clogs and keep stubborn blockages away.
Get Rid Of Smelly Drains With This Simple DIY Trick
It is recommended to give your house drains a thorough clean-up at least once a month. Use a non-corrosive and biodegradable drain cleaner for your household drains. Or you could use a homemade drain cleaner to get the job done in a safe and efficient way. The idea is to remove stubborn clogs without causing any damage to your plumbing. Remove any slime, fat or grease from kitchen drains and rinse with hot water with vinegar or squeeze half a lemon to get rid of any bad smells and odours. Hot water is a great way to break down and flush away any small clogs or debris before it becomes a big blockage in the pipe. Also, if the unpleasant smell problem persists then you may need to have your tank cleaned by a professional plumber.
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