The smell of sewage: how to deal with it and who should do

Such trouble, like the smell of sewage in a private house or apartment is familiar, perhaps, to everyone. The reasons are partly clear, but how to cope with the problem and not return to this issue for a long time?

Attempts to kill the smell with refresher give a short-term effect, and do not bring the desired result. It means that it is necessary to fight not with the investigation, but with the very cause.

Causes of odors

1. Errors in the installation of sewer system. This trouble is most common, both in high-rise and private homes.

Note! Drain pipe, on the way from point "A" (your toilet or sink) to point "B" (common sewer pipe) should have a slope. If that is absent almost or completely, the waste liquid will stagnate. Unpleasant "flavors" in this case are provided.

1. The water lock, which is located in the siphon under the toilet, bathroom or sink, is designed to block water smells emanating from the common riser. In its absence, improper installation or breakage, the smell in the bathroom and in the kitchen will be constant.
2. Illiterately connected washing machine or dishwasher to the sewage system and plumbing. In this case, you need to inspect the drain hose, it must be embedded in front of the hydraulic lock. When installing household equipment you need to carefully monitor the workers, and of course, hire only specialists.

1. Often the smell is due to blockages in the sewer pipes. Food residues, fat, hair get stuck and begin to actively rot. This happens more often in corrugated drain pipes, where particles get stuck more often. In this sense, smooth pipes are more efficient; it is difficult for the garbage to be caught there.
2. Often, residents feel the persistent smell of sewage in the stairwell - where to turn, except for utilities? Of course, there must be reported first. But it does not hurt to trace the source. This is usually a garbage chute or basement, where there are frequent leaks of ordinary and sewer pipes..

1. It happens that when you drain the water in the toilet neighbors above, in your toilet the level of liquid rises. See if this fact takes place, then most likely the tenants on the floor above have carried out manipulations with the riser for various purposes. This should inform the public utilities and insist on the commission. Workers are required to inspect the neighborhood system and mine.
2.  Happens, the owner feels the smell of sewage in a private house after a rather long absence. The fact is that the water in the siphons and hydraulic openings has dried out and the “castle” is no more. This happens especially quickly in hot weather. Everything will be fixed after you pass the water through the pipes. Starting to use the system again, you will establish its proper functioning.
3. Leaks and condensate on pipes often cause a lot of trouble.. It happens that the owner does not immediately notice them, due to the inaccessibility of one or another place. An acute sense of smell helps, literally having smelled the corners of the room, you can quite accurately determine the suspicious area.

How to deal with unexpected "flavors"

In many cases, the homeowner is able to eliminate the trouble with his own hands. Of course, not everyone understands the plumbing or the connection features of household appliances.

Only a mechanic or a mechanic will help here, he will correctly correct the problem. But in the way of dealing with the amber at the household level does not hurt to understand.

What to do in most cases

If you find a problem in your house or apartment, take some time and effort to fix it.

1. Disassemble the siphon under the sink. Now almost everywhere are devices made of plastic, therefore, unscrew the system is not difficult. But with old cast iron wiring difficult to handle. Here you should look at the situation and proceed from your abilities, including physical ones.
2.  Clean and rinse all parts, at the same time checking for the absence of cracks and defects in gaskets.
3. Try to assemble the system in reverse order. It is easier not to get confused and not to find out a handful of extra details at the end. Often, this is faced by newcomers in terms of household fixes.
4. Run water through the pipes, having looked through all the joints for leaks.

The easiest methods to eliminate blockages

1. It is recommended to buy a cheap, but effective device called plunger. Instructions for his work is extremely simple - he creates a vacuum in the pipe, pushing the garbage plug. After the same type of manipulations, you will breathe a sigh of relief, the water will gurgle away.
2. As an addition to the first point, various household chemical products like “Mole”, “Domestos”, “Tiret” help well. They also wash away the accumulated fat in the pipe, plus kill putrefactive bacteria.

Note! Potent household chemicals, with non-compliance with safety regulations can be harmful to health. Use gloves and a respirator; after the cleaning procedure, ventilate the room.

1. Often comes to the rescue of a flexible cable, it is introduced into the pipe, gradually pushing the dense cork of dirt. After cleaning, it is good to run hot water through the pipes; it will wash away the residue.
2. A timely inspection of the farthest corners of the kitchen, toilet and bathroom will help to detect only the beginning of the leak and the decay of the area around it.

      Pay attention to the plumbing system

Negligent attitude to communications leads to breakdowns and unpleasant odors in the house.

When buying or building housing, first of all, pay attention to high-quality and good-quality plumbing.

1. Tubes of too small diameter have poor throughput. The same sintered and corrugated elements, where the pieces have something to cling to.
2. Old attached metal settlers and water traps should be periodically cleaned. Whenever possible, it is better to replace rusty accessories with modern analogs. Service in this case will be much easier.
3. Take care of the device ventilation system. The hood must be not only in the kitchen, but also in the bathroom, as well as the toilet. It is better to mount a forced system with a built-in fan.
4. Positive effect on the elimination of the smell of sewage cleaning siphons and sumps at least once every six months.

Preventive measures

Anyone who regularly pays attention to the quality of their everyday existence is rarely prevented by the smell of sewage.

Respect for cleanliness and order has not hurt anyone.

1. Do not forget to wash the toilet, sink and bath. You can get by harmless, proven by more than one generation means. Baking soda, soap, salt perfectly cope with the task.
2. Periodic transmission of hot water through pipes works well. Turn it on for a few minutes; sticking grease in the pipes will drain into the common sewer.
3. Buy plastic sink nets at a hardware store. They have a cheap price, but high efficiency. Rubbish and hair will remain on top, you just have to shake everything off the grid in the urn.
4. Do not disregard the actions of the neighbors, of course, without fanaticism, but you should keep an eye out. It does not hurt to follow the behavior of your plumbing after repairs tenants above or below you.

Conclusion

Resistant and not passing the smell of sewage from the toilet is not your fault says the poor work of public utilities. Risers and basement utilities must maintain regularly, because we pay for it.

Fresh air in the house and good mood accompanies neat and active residents. It is necessary to fight smells, and it is better to prevent them.

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