Plumbing Tips: How to Eliminate Kitchen Sink Odor at Home

foto27970-1The kitchen sink must always be clean. An unpleasant smell from her is not just not desirable, but unacceptable.

This problem requires an obligatory solution. Mechanical methods, special purchased tools and not complicated home recipes will come to the rescue.

We will tell you more about how to eliminate the unpleasant smell of sewage from the kitchen sink in the article.

6 causes of bad sewer odor

A bad smell from a sink can have several causes. Taking them into account, a methodology for solving the issue is selected.

The causes of the smell from the kitchen sink:

  1. foto27970-2Siphon clogged. This is one of the most common problems. Organic waste that gets into the drain is not washed with water further along the pipes, but remains in the siphon.
  2. Incorrect installation of the drain system, and the siphon itself in particular.
  3. Rare use of the sink. At the same time, the water from the siphon, which forms a water seal, has time to evaporate and sewage gases enter the kitchen without hindrance.
  4. Discharge of food waste into the sewer without flushing with clean water.
  5. Violation of the integrity of seals, corrugations, pipes that allow sewage odors to enter the apartment.
  6. Airing the system.
Before using one of the odor removal methods, it is necessary to determine the cause of the problem.

How to remove folk remedies?

The most common problem with sink odor is due to blockage. You can cope with the task in simple ways using available tools.

Vinegar with soda

It is possible to eliminate organic deposits with vinegar and soda. Order of use:

  • pour ½ cup of soda into the drain;
  • pour in 1 glass of vinegar;
  • leave to undergo a reaction for a quarter of an hour;
  • rinse with plenty of water.

Salt

Salt has the property of softening fat deposits, so its use will help in cases not started.

foto27970-3Use regular kitchen salt to clean the kitchen drain and remove deposits that can cause unpleasant odors.

Application:

  1. Pour 1 glass of salt into the drain.
  2. Pour in 400 ml of boiling water.
  3. Leave on for 3 hours.
  4. Rinse with plenty of water.

Salt and soda

A mixture of salt and soda can be used to treat the siphon and eliminate odors from it. This method is mild in effect, and does not help in all cases.

Processing process:

  • Pour ½ cup of salt into a separate container;
  • pour in ½ cup of soda;
  • mix;
  • pour the mixture into the drain;
  • wait 30 minutes;
  • rinse with boiling water.
It is advisable to repeat the procedure several times until the unpleasant odor is completely eliminated.

Lemon acid

A sachet of citric acid can be used to neutralize odor. The powder is poured into the drain and poured into a glass of boiling water... In this form, the sink is left for at least half an hour, after which it is washed with hot water.

Dry mustard

foto27970-4Mustard powder can help to deal with the smell from the sink, but in the event of a blockage, this method is ineffective.

The principle of action is similar to the previous methods:

  1. Pour ½ cup powder into the drain.
  2. Pour 1 cup boiling water over.
  3. Leave to stand for 30-60 minutes.
  4. Rinse with boiling water.

TOP-3 special products for pipe cleaning

A large number of preparations are produced for the care of the sewage system... They have a complex effect - they remove blockages, disinfect and remove a specific unpleasant odor.

Domestos clogging gel

The product is intended for cleaning pipes. The gel is suitable for cleaning sinks, showers and bathtubs. The drug removes unpleasant odors and disinfects. Contains chlorine and nonionic surfactants.

Application:

  • pour 0.25 l of the product into the drain directly from the package;
  • leave for 15 minutes;
  • rinse with plenty of hot water.

The average price is about 300 rubles per bottle.

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Tiret Professional

Tiret Professional gel is designed to restore the permeability of pipes made of metal and plastic, eliminates odor. The product has an antibacterial effect. Contains nonionic surfactants and chlorine. Manufacturer - RF.

Application:

  1. Pour ½ bottle into the drain.
  2. Leave on for 5-15 minutes.
  3. Rinse with plenty of water.

The average price is 420 rubles.

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Mr.Muscle granules

The drug is available in granular form. The main purpose of the product is to clean pipes and eliminate odors. The composition contains soda.

Application:

  • pour the contents of the bag directly into the drain hole;
  • pour in 1 glass of warm water;
  • leave for half an hour;
  • drain with plenty of water.

Each sachet contains 70 grams of powder, enough to handle one drain hole. On average, the price is 90 rubles per sachet.

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Mechanical solutions to the problem

In cases where the cause of the stench from the kitchen sink is a blockage, conservative methods of exposure by exposure to various solutions may not always be effective.

With a pronounced problem time-tested cleaning methods will come to the rescue:

  • parsing and cleaning the siphon;
  • the use of a plunger;
  • use of a plumbing cable.

Ventuz

The plunger is a pipe cleaning tool with a plastic or wooden handle and a rubber cap. Its use will help clear the blockage without disassembling the siphon. The drain is cleaned by creating pressure.

For two-section sinks, it is necessary to use either 2 plungers at the same time or plug one of the drain holes tightly.

Using:

  1. foto27970-8The plunger is placed vertically above the sink drain with the cap down.
  2. Hot water is drawn into the sink so as to cover the plunger nozzle.
  3. By making progressive movements up and down, you can get rid of the blockage, and, as a result, from stagnation of organic matter and an unpleasant odor.
  4. Raise the plunger sharply above the water.
  5. Repeat the procedure.
  6. Run hot water into the sink.
  7. Rinse the Sami sink.

Cable

A special metal cable several meters in length is used to clean the sewer. At one end of this device there is a cleavage like a brush or a hook, at the other - a handle.

Cleaning takes place by rotating the handle and passing the cable through the sewer pipe... When the cable is screwed in, debris is caught on its end, which is then removed. For high-quality cleaning of the blockage, it is necessary to clean it in several approaches, one is not enough.

After clearing the blockage, the cable must be cleaned, dried and oiled. Store the tool rolled up.

Cleaning the siphon

If you suspect that a lot of food deposits have formed in the siphon under the sink, you can check this by disassembling the siphon.

Modern designs are quite easy to disassemble and also easy to assemble. After mechanical cleaning of the removed siphon, it is installed back.

Nothing helps: what to do?

In all cases, home remedies or special remedies do not remove unpleasant odors. For some reasons, you will need to carry out plumbing work.

foto27970-9Such circumstances include:

  • improper installation;
  • cracked gaskets;
  • physical damage to the drainage system;
  • airing the entire riser.

The solution to the issue in this case is the repair of the drain system, the replacement of individual parts or the entire unit.

To determine the source of malfunctioning sewer best outlet - plumber call... When airing the riser - contacting the company responsible for maintaining general house communications.

Prevention

Using preventive measures, you can not only avoid the appearance of an unpleasant odor from the kitchen sink, but also significantly reduce the likelihood of blockages.

These measures include:

  1. Cleaning the pipes using special tools or simple recipes should be periodic. The frequency recommended by specialists is at least once a month.
  2. No food residues, dormant tea leaves, etc. should enter the drain. Large particles that enter the drain will mostly settle in the siphon. Overgrowing with fat, decomposing, they will become a source of unpleasant odor and worsen the permeability of pipes.
  3. It is advisable to trust the installation of plumbing and water supply services to professionals.
  4. In the event of a long trip, you can drain a couple of tablespoons of vegetable oil into the drain. This will help to avoid the evaporation of water from the siphon and the ingress of sewer odors into the kitchen.
  5. It is recommended to finish washing oily dishes by draining a large amount of hot water into the drain.

Recommendations

In order to remove the smell from the kitchen sink quickly and efficiently, it is recommended to follow the advice of experts:

  1. foto27970-10The use of household chemicals for cleaning pipes must be carried out with rubber gloves, observing all safety requirements.
  2. During one procedure, you cannot pour several drugs into the drain at once. When combined in place, they can form highly corrosive compounds with the release of toxic gases.

    There is also a possibility that drugs that are not designed for simultaneous use neutralize each other's action.

  3. It is necessary to store sewage cleaning products separately from products, out of the reach of children.

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Conclusion

You can eliminate the smell from the kitchen sink using special purchased household cleaning products, or using homemade recipes.

In some cases, when the odor from the drain is accompanied by a blockage, cleaning with tools may be necessary... In order to reduce the likelihood of a problem occurring, it is important to use preventive measures and maintain cleanliness.

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