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By *nny OP Man
over a year ago
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Despite rumours to the contrary, I've not actually been sitting on my backside since I got home enjoying the view and the aircon - I've done a bit of domestic stuff including chucking some bicarb down the kitchen sink plughole.
It smells worse now than before.
Any other suggestions?
TIA. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Despite rumours to the contrary, I've not actually been sitting on my backside since I got home enjoying the view and the aircon - I've done a bit of domestic stuff including chucking some bicarb down the kitchen sink plughole.
It smells worse now than before.
Any other suggestions?
TIA."
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Go outside, lift the grid cover, clean it.
Most smells come from outside NOT down the plughole which is washed with hot soapy water each time you do the dishes.
Did you force a frog down it or something ? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Go outside, lift the grid cover, clean it.
Most smells come from outside NOT down the plughole which is washed with hot soapy water each time you do the dishes.
Did you force a frog down it or something ?"
If its the drain get some caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) follow the instructions and that will clean it up. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I just put bleach down mine
I'll give that a go next.
I had a look with a view to taking it apart and it's got an inlet from the washing machine attached  "
Be careful when mixing or pouring one agent on top of another. You could get a Big Bang  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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An outside smell from a sink drain outlet should not get past the U bend trap that should be attached directly under the sink waste and is designed to retain sufficient fluid to prevent smells returning back though the system…
I’d suggest pouring a good quantity of neat bleach down the plug-hole and also squirting some down the sink overflows orifice, then leave it to soak for an hour or two before flushing with fresh water…
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I just put bleach down mine
I'll give that a go next.
I had a look with a view to taking it apart and it's got an inlet from the washing machine attached
Be careful when mixing or pouring one agent on top of another. You could get a Big Bang "
Mmmmm love big bangs  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I am seriously worried how your gonna get that y bloke - mr muscle down the plug hole cos I doubt a) he's gonna fit and b) he'll go in willingly but ... Who knows?  |
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"An outside smell from a sink drain outlet should not get past the U bend trap that should be attached directly under the sink waste and is designed to retain sufficient fluid to prevent smells returning back though the system…
I’d suggest pouring a good quantity of neat bleach down the plug-hole and also squirting some down the sink overflows orifice, then leave it to soak for an hour or two before flushing with fresh water…
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This |
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By (user no longer on site)
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This is brought to you by Sox diy tip of the day,,,
It’s a very simple task to release the hand tight plastic compresions fitting that secure a sink U-bend in place,,,
Once removed it can be checked for slime and gunk build-up which can then easily be washed off in a bucket before replacing the clean U bend .....
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By (user no longer on site)
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"An outside smell from a sink drain outlet should not get past the U bend trap that should be attached directly under the sink waste and is designed to retain sufficient fluid to prevent smells returning back though the system…
I’d suggest pouring a good quantity of neat bleach down the plug-hole and also squirting some down the sink overflows orifice, then leave it to soak for an hour or two before flushing with fresh water…
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This is correct but things can become stuck within the U bend (water trap) it traps gases not water
Boil the kettle and two/three pans of water. Run the hot water tap, this means the water in the trap will not be cold, pour the boiling water into the sink.
All the fats solidified soaps, powders, liquids will melt and loosen as the scalding water runs through the plumbing.
This method is especially useful for semi blocked baths/showers.
Remove any frogs or little y men beforehand.
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over a year ago
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"ok then.i know exactly how to unblock stuff as our irish friends demonstrate perfectly........ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zv-VB4BBqw
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Seriously though ^^^^^ this is probably your best bet.....  |
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By *G LanaTV/TS
over a year ago
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"I am seriously worried how your gonna get that y bloke - mr muscle down the plug hole cos I doubt a) he's gonna fit and b) he'll go in willingly but ... Who knows? "
Well its a lot easier than forcing a hugh hunk down the plug hole. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"also check for dead rats"
^this.
When what your describing happens and all else fails..normally a rodent had died down there and/or a drainage pipe.
Obviously I could go in to graphic detail but..you know, I won't. |
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