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03-29-2021 12:17 PM
The OP is talking about drain flies, NOT fruit flies. They are different. Drain flies like the gunk accumulated in the drains from soap, hair, etc. Fruit flies like the fruit scent from decaying fruit. So the posters who said to block up the unusued drains and/or using the vinegar and baking soda method is the one to kill the flies in the drain. The dishes of sugar water and soap won't help drain flies.
03-29-2021 01:31 PM
I keep drain flies away by pouring salt in the kitchen drains at night.
We pour peroxide on our toothbrushes after we brush, and pour more in the bathroom sink drains, which takes care of the problems there.
03-29-2021 02:47 PM
Here's the tip the plumber gave me---pour a few drops of (blue) Dawn dish detergent in a bucket and fill with hot tap water. Pour it down the drain. Repeat two times.
This can be done weekly or monthly or as needed.
Works for me on the laundry drain.
03-29-2021 05:45 PM
@RedTop That's something I never heard of but will definitely try.
I also rinse my toothbrush with peroxide 2X/day after brushing. Any "eyeball" amt you use down the drain?
Also, any "eyeball" amt of salt you use? Many thanks!!
03-29-2021 05:46 PM
@Fressa Thank you. I will try that. I put Dawn on my shopping list this week!!
03-30-2021 01:07 PM
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