Is There A Funky Smell Coming From Your Sink?

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It shouldn’t be a surprise that your sink drains can become odorous, emitting a funky smell which canbe caused by a variety of factors. Consider all the different foods and liquids which end up going down your drains; if you left these items in a bucket in your home, they would eventually begin to sour or rot. Even if you don’t haveĀ  a clogged drain, there can still be a collection of food particles, hair and oils that can adhere to your pipes and begin to attract smelly bacteria. If your sink has a foul smell, it is time to clean out your drain and the pipes.

Cleaning Your Sink Drains

The first step to getting rid of odors in your kitchen or bath is to clean out the drain in your sink. If you have a pop-up or drain cover, these will need to be removed. Remove all debris and use a disinfectant cleaner to clean the pop-up or drain cover. While this will help, there is usually more debris trapped below if you are smelling a powerful odor.

You can begin by using an old toothbrush or bristled brush to clean the drain while the drain cover or pop-up is pulled out. Scrub the pipe and pull out any hair, debris or crusted food that may be attached to the outside of the pipes. After cleaning the top pipe, try pouring boiling water down the drain to remove any excess particles and to disinfect the area.

If there is still an odor, you may have debris collected in the elbow pipe below the sink. It is common for clogs to form in the nook of this pipe. This will require disassembling the pipes below to clear any layers of gunk which may be stuck in the pipe.

If you are unable to disassemble the pipe yourself or need further assistance finding the source of the odor, call your local sewer or septic professional. The source of the odor may be farther down the pipes, and may be a sign of a sewer or septic issue.

Posted on behalf of:
Kiddco Plumbing Inc
Sterling, VA
(703) 435-4441

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