Jeyes Drain Unblocker, Powerful Outdoor Cleaning Fluid, Cleans and Deodorises, 1 Litre

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In fact, using baking powder, vinegar and warm water once in a while will improve the water flow and keep your drains clear, and there's very little risk of harming yourself in the process. This can be a costly and time-consuming process but it is always better to get the problem fixed sooner rather than later, as in the future you might be dealing with far bigger issues than just a smelly drain. These vents can become clogged with outside debris over time and need to be cleaned off to allow air to enter into drains. Some, such as the Bio-Clean Drain Cleaner, even require that much time, either to flush the entire system or to prevent future clogs.

In case you are not sure whether it is your drain or sewer that’s blocked, you can contact your local EHOs who can assess the problem and advice you on what you should do next. It can also be a result of a severe sewage back-up that may or may not be coming from your home or the surrounding sewage lines. It might be that the blockage is caused by leaf litter on the grid, in which case you can just clear it by hand.To determine who is responsible for clearing a blocked drain, the first thing you should consider is whether the blockage is on a private drain or a public sewer.

You should also take care not to get the hanger stuck in the pipe, or push too hard and crack or damage the pipes in any way. You can wait even longer if you’d like, or add a second round of vinegar and baking soda if it still looks like your drain is a little slow to empty.It is also odorless and won’t create strong fumes, which can be an issue in smaller spaces like a bathroom. The hot water loosens matter effectively, which will promote flushing if there isn’t a substantial clog. If you notice the smell in your shower drains or bathroom sinks, then the problem is often shampoo and soap scum or debris, as well as hair.

It's important to keep the overflow covered while using this equipment, as there's a good chance that there will be a blowback of foul-smelling water and debris.If it is a smelly shower drain, mix up some hot water or boiling water and baking soda and pour it down the drain. Boiling water is a simple yet effective natural drain cleaner and a great way to reduce the buildup of fat, grease and oils in your pipes.

While this is relatively easy to do with a kitchen sink and garbage disposal, it may require more effort for a separate drain. If you wash your pets in the bath you should bear in mind that they shed even more hair than we do, especially during moulting seasons. There are many different models and types, some costing only a few pounds and others running to a few hundred pounds.

In the meantime, there are a series of steps you can take to at the very least, neutralise the odour.