If you smell a strange, pungent odor in your bathroom despite scrubbing your toilet extra hard and using green cleaning products to avoid harsh chemicals, it’s a definite cause for concern. These smells are incredibly unpleasant, especially since no air freshener can make them disappear. However, you don’t need to give up. There are many known causes of sewer smells and a straightforward solution to all your problems.
Let’s resolve the mystery of secret sewer smells coming from your bathroom.
The pipes are clogged.
Clogged pipes, toilets, and drains are the number one cause of the bathroom’s robust and sewer-like smell. The build-up of hair, dirt, oils, chemical residue from harsh cleaners, and soap scum can block the pipes. Eventually, the organic matter will start to rot, leading to the telltale smell.
It can also prevent waste from flushing down the toilets, leading to overflowing if you don’t get it checked out. To eliminate this problem, grab a plunger and get to work or call a plumber.
The P-trap is empty
This plumbing section under the sink and toilet makes a “U” shape. It needs some water to obstruct any smells. A dry P-trap is common in toilets that haven’t been used for a long time. You can usually eliminate the scent by pouring water down the drain or flushing to fill the P-trap.
Harmful bacteria in excessive numbers
Accumulating harmful bacteria in the sewer system can lead to them infiltrating the toilet bowl and multiplying. Hot and humid climates accelerate this process. You can use cleaning agents to get rid of harmful bacteria, but that risks eliminating good bacteria as well, which are instrumental in breaking down waste efficiently.
What can I do to keep my toilet clean and odor-free?
Use Trackless Flush Sheets while on the road, at work, or even in your home to cut down the odor in your toilets and keep them extra clean. These trackless flush sheets are soluble and rapid-dissolving commode sheets designed to fold around the waste. At the same time, the bacteria-eating enzymes work to break down the waste and paper products efficiently. This is the perfect solution for RV travelers, offices, and even residential use and keeps septic tank systems clean.
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