The pungent smell of sewage is a problem that definitely works against home comfort. Even the most thorough cleaning will not hide the amber. Regardless of the reasons for the smell of sewage from a sink in the kitchen, it is worthwhile to deal with the problem immediately, since toxic fumes are harmful to human health.
What is the danger of sewer odor for health
Man has the ability to recognize aromas. In addition, nature is arranged in such a way that amber is dangerous to health, we perceive it as disgusting. Sewer odor is no exception. It contains the following gases:
- ammonia;
- hydrogen sulfide;
- methane.
Each individually and collectively, they seriously harm health:
- Disturb the work of the respiratory system;
- provoke oxygen starvation;
- lead to general weakness, fainting, nausea;
- disrupt the central nervous system.
Methane gas has no specific odor. But with its accumulation in large quantities, an explosion may occur if a fire occurs in an apartment: burning a cigarette, gas stove, fireplace, etc.
Causes of shell odor
To fully remove the smell of sewage from the sink, you need to find out the cause of their appearance.
- Clogged piping, including siphon. In this area, food debris and fat deposits often accumulate. They provoke the appearance of a disgusting smell.
- Incorrect installation of the siphon. If its plastic pipe is not 2-3 cm immersed in water, the water seal will be considered inoperative. Ambra from the collector will oozing into the house.
- Violation of sealing compounds. If the sealant has dried up from time to time, gaps appeared at the joints of the rubber gaskets, odors from the public sewer can also enter the apartment.
- Violation of the integrity of the corrugation or section of the pipeline. In this case, the water will ooz on the floor, which is impossible not to notice. With it, stench penetrated into the apartment.
- Long simple sewer apartment. If no one lives in the house for a long time, the water from the water lock evaporates. As a result, unpleasant sewer odors oozing into the apartment. Here it is enough to open the water so that it stops again in the hydraulic lock. Thus, access to the stench to the apartment will be blocked.
Another cause of the problem is the airing of the system. In this case, a gurgle is clearly heard from the collector. To fix the problems, you need to call a professional plumber.
How to fix the problem
Smells from the sewer in the kitchen are eliminated, depending on the reason for their appearance. Experienced craftsmen recommend the following:
- Siphon flushing. Here you should observe the operation of the system. If in general the water quickly goes to the drain, but the stench remains, you can thoroughly rinse the siphon. To do this, use soda, salt and boiled water. Solids are sent to the sink drain. About 1-1.5 liters of hot water is poured there. There must be a reaction that removes fat deposits on the walls of the siphon and pipes. All the same can be done with household detergents or special preparations for sewerage - “Mole”, “Flup”, “Tiret Turbo”, “Mr. Muscle”.
- Mechanical siphon cleaning. If the standard flushing did not help, you can disassemble the siphon yourself and remove the blockage. To do this, put a bucket under the sink, untwist all the connections. The disassembled siphon is thoroughly washed with running water, and blockages are removed. In parallel, you can change the corrugation, in which literally six months a large amount of fat film accumulates. After cleaning the siphon, the system is assembled in the reverse order.
- Repair depressurization.If it was found that over time, the sealant or rubber gaskets in the areas of the joints worn out, you need to restore them. You have to buy silicone sealant. The most durable and long-lasting product is based on polyurethane. To restore the tightness of the joints, all connections are dismantled, thoroughly cleaned of the remnants of old means, treated again with sealant and joined. Complete drying of the product occurs in 24 hours.
- The use of a plunger. If none of the above remedies helps to get rid of the amber, perhaps the blockage is somewhere further down the pipes. In this case, you have to act globally. You can use a plunger. To clean the system, open the water in the bathtub and sink in the kitchen. As soon as the sink is a little full, you need to work well with a plunger, creating a vacuum in the system. The same thing needs to be done in the bath. The pressure drop in the pipes should push the plug further to the common riser. All that remains is to rinse the collector with plenty of hot water.
Another option to eliminate an unpleasant sewer ambre is to replace damaged pipes. But this should be done by an experienced master. A similar problem can be identified by examining and feeling the system. If there are leaks, violation of the integrity of the collector, the pipes in these places will be wet to the touch.
Preventative measures
It is important not only to eliminate the possible causes of the appearance of amber in the house, but also to prevent them. To prevent fat blockage in the system, you must regularly do the following:
- Avoid draining fatty waters into the sink: broths, remains of borsch, etc. If you immediately open cold water behind them, the fat on the walls of the system thickens and settles. Thus, first the lumen of the pipes decreases, and then the cork is formed.
- Flush the sewer once a week with a large volume of hot water. It will dissolve siltation, thereby increasing the useful clearance of the sewer.
- Twice a month, preventive cleaning of sewer pipes is necessary. For this, it is desirable to use modern household chemicals. Drugs are sold in the form of granules, gel, liquid. In accordance with the instructions, the product is poured / poured into a siphon, hot water about a liter is added on top. Leave the drug for an hour and a half. The reaction should eliminate the fat plug. Then you just need to rinse the sewer with plenty of clean water. Wear protective gloves when working with chemicals. If corrosive products come in contact with the skin, wash it thoroughly. Often, citric acid (soda) and vinegar, salt are used as aggressive agents.
- Once a month, it is advisable to inspect the collector for possible depressurization. It is always easier to eliminate small flaws than to deal with global problems.
- Avoid falling into the sink sink hair, food debris. They can cause corking.
- And once a year, change the corrugation under the sink. Due to its complex configuration, a large number of bends, creases, it quickly accumulates fat, dirt. It is completely impossible to clean them from the walls of the pipe.
Reliable operation of the sewer system in the house is the key to compliance with sanitary standards, and hence the health of all households. Therefore, getting rid of possible problems should be urgently needed.
