If the bathroom is often associated with hygiene and cleanliness, it can sometimes release certain unpleasant and uncomfortable odors. The smell of sewer emanating from the pipes can then be extremely annoying, but fortunately there are effective ways to eliminate this inconvenience.
Let’s find out how to easily get rid of bad bathroom odors and what reflexes to adopt to prevent their appearance.
What is the cause of odors from your bathroom drains?
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Unclog the pipes
To better correct the problem of bad odors, it is necessary to identify the cause.
The emanation of bad odors can come from clogged pipes. Sometimes organic matter (hair, soap, etc.) accumulates in the pipes of the shower, washbasin or kitchen sink, creating a blockage, making it difficult to drain waste water. This accumulation of waste and dirt clogs the evacuations and makes the elimination of odors difficult. The clog then created in the siphon is often the cause of this unpleasant sewage smell.
The rise of bad odors can also be linked to a faulty siphon. Holes, dried out, cracked… if the siphon is no longer functional, it no longer fulfills one of its essential functions, which is to prevent the rise of bad odors via its evacuation orifice, the drain. Its curved shape makes it possible to contain a small reservoir of always clean water which acts as a real odor barrier. It is therefore essential to clean the sink traps or the floor traps of the showers.
Another cause of this clogging of the pipes can be linked to an accumulation of tartar and limestone contained in the water. The flow of water becomes difficult, and the accumulation of dirt can quickly occur.
Bathroom pipes require regular maintenance to drain the evacuations and thus prevent smelly odors from escaping.
How to get rid of sewage smell in your bathroom?
There are several easy and inexpensive recipes to deodorize your pipes made using natural and non-abrasive products.
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The vinegar
This first solution uses white vinegar and baking soda. A miracle product for maintenance and cleaning, baking soda cleans and cleans the pipes. Vinegar acts as a disinfectant and its acidity eliminates all the accumulated grime, and thus dissolves the plugs of grease or other substances that cause bad odors.
To do this, you will need 100 g of baking soda, 200 ml of white vinegar and 500 ml of hot water. Bring the water to a boil, then add the white vinegar and stir well. Pour the baking soda down the drain, then add the vinegar and water solution.
Don’t be alarmed if an effervescent reaction occurs and a white foam is released. The chemical reaction produces CO2 which allows, by the pressure of the gas in the pipes, to unclog effectively. It is also recommended to cover the drain with a plug to let the solution work overnight. In the morning, let the hot water run for 5 to 10 minutes and say goodbye to the clog!
Baking soda
Baking soda can also be used with lemon juice and boiling water. Proceed in the same way as above, mixing 100 g of baking soda down the drain with half a glass of lemon juice. Leave for an hour.
The chemical reaction caused by the citric acid will effectively unclog the pipes. Then add a liter of boiling water to unclog the drain.
cola
As strange as it may seem, baking soda mixed with Cola is an effective solution to clean up your pipes. Add two tablespoons of baking soda to the drain pipe and pour 500 ml. Let the solution act for one hour. Then pour a liter of boiling water.
The water
If the water has evaporated through the drainpipe, the situation is a bit simpler. Simply let the hot water run for 5 to 10 minutes to help unclog and solve the problem.
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drain pipe maintenance
Regular maintenance of the siphon and piping is a guarantee of functionality. Regularly check the pipe under the sink to make sure it isn’t leaking or broken. If so, it will need to be replaced with a new one. A plumber can easily fix the problem.
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The drain cleaner snake
The unclogging snake is an ideal tool for draining bathroom sink pipes, especially for clearing clogs created by hair buildup.
Available in several lengths and thicknesses, the drain or drainage snake makes it possible to effectively clean clogged pipes. Thin and filiform, its main advantage is its simple use to release the clog formed and free the pipe and thus avoid the use of degreasers or other chemical unblockers.
After clearing the clog with the unclogging snake, you can also use one of the baking soda solutions above to ensure your drain is completely clean.
Regular maintenance of your pipes is therefore the key to avoiding any inconvenience related to bad odors. Unclogging the pipes keeps the siphons clean and thus avoids fetid rises.
