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Have you noticed a foul odour coming from your bathroom or kitchen sink? It may smell like raw sewage or rotten eggs. The smell is not pleasant to live with, and you would want a solution right away. Whilst you can count on Plumbing Emergency 24/7 to provide you with a quick solution, we have also mentioned below the causes of the foul smell and the steps you can take to make your sink smelling as fresh as daisy again.

Why is your sink smelling bad?

The waste trap in your plumbing system is specifically designed to stop sewer gases from coming up and inside the house. A U-bend is the most common example of a waste trap. A small amount of water is retained in the waste trap so that sewer gases can be prevented from making their way up. However, the trap only works if it is properly vented. If it lacks proper ventilation, it might result in high pressure inside the drains. This can result in gases being released into your house.

If there is low pressure inside the drains, it can render the water in the waste trap ineffective and the gases will not be blocked. Moreover, if the pipes are blocked or clogged, the U-bend might become ineffective and result in your home smelling bad.

One of the common reasons why your sink is smelling bad is because you have put things in your plumbing system that you should not have. Hair, food waste, grease and oils are some of the things that should not be drained into the pipes.

What should you do if your sink smells?

If there is a blockage due to grease, hair or other items, you can use a plunger and attempt to remove the blockage. You can also check if there is a build-up of debris in the pipes. However, if the plunger does not work and your sink continues you smell, Plumbing Emergency 24/7’s experienced plumbers can visit your home to diagnose the problem. We will ensure to fix the problem as soon as possible.

Can you prevent your sink from smelling?

Yes, you can prevent your sink from smelling, and you can begin with:

Not throwing food wastes or other items down the pipe

Make sure to clean any hair out of your sink so that it does not go down and block the drain

Invest in a good quality drain basket that will catch any food or other items in the kitchen sink and prevent it from going down the drain

If you have a problem with bad smells coming from your bathroom or kitchen sink, Plumbing Emergency 24/7 is a phone call away.