What’s that Funky Smell?​

Modern plumbing systems are fantastic; removing waste and dealing with the messy side of life. They can sometimes let us down though…

What do you do when your plumbing starts to emit foul odours or worse, backlog and flood your home?

If you have tried all the usual fixes for blocked drains etc. and the problem remains, it may be time to call in the professionals, before you need to call in the army to save you!.

Here are a few tips to help you deal with some smelly situations.

Dry or Blocked P Trap
If you haven’t used a sink or bath for a while the water in the P Trap can evaporate and allow sewer smells to travel up into the room. the P Trap could also be blocked. Run the tap for a few minutes to flush the drain and refill the P Trap. If the water fills the sink, it will be a blockage.

Fat and Residue Build Up
A coagulation of fat, oil, grease, hair or food scraps can block drains and restrict the flow of water and waste. This can lead to quite a strong odour.
To help prevent this, never put grease or oil down the drains and use a drain strainer to catch food scraps from entering the system.

Flushable Wet Wipes
When it comes down to it, they are not so ‘flushable’ as one would think. They don’t break down like toilet paper and cause major blockages in the pipes and damage the environment. Throw them in the bin instead.

A Dank Dishwasher
Water and waste can sit in the bottom of your dishwasher if you do not clean the strainer and drain covers every few days. The smell can be confused with a drain issue in the kitchen. Use a dishwasher cleaner once a week to freshen things up. You wouldn’t wash your dishes in a filthy sink.

Damaged or Degraded Pipes
Old pipes can crack and let soil in blocking the pipe and creating a backlog effect. Accidental damage will also cause issues, so when parking in your yard or undertaking work in the garden, be sure you know where your pipes are.

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