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[newjersey]

Is there something I can use to get rid of the smell? Thank you.

[goldensrbest]

Pour bleach down the drain.

[redbird]

Use a good drain cleaner to remove the source of the odor.

[newjersey]

@goldensrbest , will the bleach harm the pipes?

[Greeneyedlady21]

I would not use bleach. Try baking soda and vinegar

[Cakers3]

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@newjersey wrote:

Is there something I can use to get rid of the smell? Thank you.

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@newjersey   Is this shower used frequently?  If not, your water trap is dry and allowing odors coming up from the draining system.

Running the water will fill the water trap and stop the odors.

If this shower is used, I use baking soda-sprinkle a handful down the drain and then gently pour some white vinegar until the baking soda bubbles.

Let it sit overnight and then pour boiling water down to flush it out.

You just might have some build-up and this will dissolve it.

[Greeneyedlady21]

@newjersey I Googled and found this

Make a homemade drain cleaner by following these steps:
Step 1: Mix 1/2 cup baking soda with 1/4 cup table salt.
Step 2: Pour the mixture down the drain.
Step 3: Pour 1 cup heated vinegar down your drain; the concoction is going to foam and bubble.
Step 4: Let the solution stand for 15 minutes (longer does not work any better).
Step 5: Run hot tap water in the drain for at least 15 to 30 seconds.
If an odor persists, it’s possible that your drain is clogged. Difficult clogs continue releasing odors until they’re completely removed from the drain plumbing. With caution, try pouring the vinegar directly into your drain. But beware: The acidity of vinegar could damage certain sink surfaces.

[goldensrbest]

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@newjersey wrote:

@goldensrbest , will the bleach harm the pipes?

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No, i have had to use it a few times ,i have a septic system.

[goldensrbest]

I do the baking soda,and white vinegar   quite often.Heat up water on stove to flush out after a while.It is the bacteria in drain that is smelling.

[Cakers3]

@newjersey   Also:  Do not use Sani-Sticks.  I know people will say that they swear by them but they (the sticks lol) have been known not to disintergrate completely, leaving a blockage.

I never pour bleach down my drains.   Our water system says bleach is a big no-no to be used that way.