Whether in the shower, in the wash basin or in the sink: a smelly drain is usually not a good sign - home remedies quickly provide a remedy.
If the apartment suddenly smells weird, the first thing to do is to locate the source.
A "culprit" is often the drain.
There can be unpleasant smells in the shower, in the wash basin or in the sink.
But what are the reasons for that?
And how can the problem be solved?
What are the causes of a smelly drain?
Depending on the type of drain, there can be different causes for the odors.
In the shower, hair
that gets caught in the drain
is usually to blame
.
If the drain is not cleared regularly, a lot of the mane of hair will quickly collect in it.
On top of that, there are soap residues that, in combination with the hair, create unpleasant smells.
In the kitchen, it is mainly
fat and leftover food
that get stuck in the drain, which over time creates the smelly smell.
You should be especially careful here, because the more food scraps get stuck in the drain, the greater the likelihood that the pipes will eventually clog.
Find out here how to clear a clogged pipe.
A woman from Bad Heilbrunn (Bad Tölz district) also stinks.
She lives next to a cheese shop, the smells of which are so bad that she has put up a bizarre sign.
The owner is now suing against this.
However, it doesn't always have to be a clogged pipe that causes the odors.
Sometimes
old water is
to blame that it remains in the siphon.
This refers to the mostly U-shaped pipe that is located under the sink.
This is always filled with liquid so that no gases can rise.
But this usually only happens when the wash basin is not used for a long time.
Another cause of stench from the drain could be in the pipes themselves - if they are
improperly ventilated or fitted
.
In this case, however, only a specialist can help you.
Once you have found the cause and corrected it, you can also deal with getting rid of the stench.
Home remedies will be of great help here.
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Smelly drain: these home remedies will help you out
Salt
: It sounds simple and it is: Two tablespoons of salt neutralize the odors in the drain.
Add the specified amount and wait half an hour.
Then rinse with water.
Vinegar and Baking Soda
: This method not only removes stale from the drain, but also loosens blockages.
Add four tablespoons of baking soda, then half a cup of vinegar.
Wait about ten minutes while the mixture foams in the drain and cover the hole with a towel.
Then boil off water and pour it out afterwards.
Now the smells should be gone.
Soda
: Soda is also known as an odor neutralizer.
Just proceed as in the previous tip, but replace the four tablespoons of baking powder with
four tablespoons of
baking
soda
.
Then pour half a cup of vinegar afterwards, wait 15 minutes and then pour hot water down the drain again.
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