shower drain smells
#1
07-07-04, 06:27 PM
shower drain smells
Our master bathroom shower drain has been smelling up the bathroom. When I look into the drain it has water in it, so we thought it was a clog and snaked it, but neither did the water go down, nor did the smell leave. Upon doing research, I then undid both traps in the adjacent sinks, snaked out those and cleaned them in a water/bleach solution. Still the shower drain smells and there is water in it. It lets water through, so is it a clog? I would appreciate any advice!
#2
07-07-04, 06:41 PM
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Don't know where the smell would be coming from but the water in the drain is the water seal of the trap. ( so sewer gases don't come into the shower. Since it drains,there doesn't appear to be a clog.You may have to take a "closer sniff" to see if the smell is from the drain or surrounding area near the shower.May be a leak that is running across the flooring. Good luck and please post back.
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07-08-04, 04:02 AM
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The smell could be from algae build-up above the trap water in the drain.
Get some DrainCare, an enzyme-based drain cleaner, and follow the directions on the jug. It will eat out all organic gunk, but won't harm the shower, drain or pipes.
Good luck!
Mike
Get some DrainCare, an enzyme-based drain cleaner, and follow the directions on the jug. It will eat out all organic gunk, but won't harm the shower, drain or pipes.
Good luck!
Mike
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07-08-04, 05:56 AM
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Yes, they should have it.
You just run warm water into the drain, pour in the DrainCare, let it eat overnight, and then flush it with real hot water.
Good Luck!
Mike
You just run warm water into the drain, pour in the DrainCare, let it eat overnight, and then flush it with real hot water.
Good Luck!
Mike
