The unpleasant smell from the sink worsens the quality of our life; the “aroma” gradually spreads throughout the apartment, interfering with sleep and putting us in an awkward position in front of guests. This article contains the best ways to solve the problem of unpleasant smell from the sink.
1 way
Use a steel cable to clean the kitchen sink.
- dismantle the siphon;
- insert the cable into the pipe to the maximum accessible depth;
- Holding the casing with one hand, slowly turn the cable handle. You will have the feeling that the cable is going deeper into the pipe;
- continue to rotate the handle until you feel that the cable is resting against the blockage, use the special hook at the end of the cable and pull out the plug.
After use, the steel cable must be thoroughly washed and dried to avoid corrosion.
Method 2
If you are sure that the cause of the unpleasant odor is due to a clogged siphon, and you do not want to disassemble it, then the best solution for cleaning is a plunger. If you have more than two plungers in your home, use the smaller one.
- attach the plunger cap as tightly as possible to the drain hole;
- open the hot water and wait until it completely covers the cap;
- turn off the water and make progressive movements up and down, thereby pumping water into the cap;
- pull out the plunger, part of the clog will end up in the sink;
- turn on the water and wash away any remaining dirt.
3 way
Using chemicals, the cleaning method is indicated on the packaging.Below is a list of the best cleaning products.
- Mole is a time-tested sink cleaner that can dissolve hair, grease and organic particles;
- Domestos is a toilet cleaner, but it also copes well with other tasks;
- Tiret. A specially created product for clearing blockages in siphons;
- “White" Contains chlorine, easily dissolves traffic jams and removes unpleasant odors;
- Odorgon. Eliminates unpleasant odor temporarily; may be needed if you urgently need to remove the “aroma” coming from the sink.
4 way
Using the traditional method using vinegar and soda, as a result of a chemical compound, foam is formed that corrodes the blockage.
- pour 150 grams of soda and 150 ml of 9% vinegar into the drain hole;
- close the hole to prevent foam from coming out;
- after 5 minutes, open the hole and turn on the hot water at full strength;
You can use salt instead of soda.
5 way
Disassembling the siphon is the most practical method of cleaning the sink. To remove the blockage you will need a wrench, a bucket, a rag, and a screwdriver.
- place a bucket under the siphon, which is filled with water;
- Unscrew the cover at the bottom of the hatch;
- if you have a bottle-shaped siphon, remove the sleeve;
- rinse with water and remove all debris from the pipe and siphon;
- Reinstall the siphon and check if water is leaking.
It may be impossible for technical reasons to partially dismantle the siphon, then you will have to remove it completely, use a wrench and unscrew the bolts at the top and bottom of the siphon.
It is advisable to use any of these methods for preventive purposes every 1-3 months.
