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    Sep 15, 2008, 09:33 AM
    Shower drain (not used)- bad smell
    I have lived in my house for 5 years and we don't use this particular shower. In the last two months a bad smell has started coming from it. We thought that it was dry drain so we started running the water a couple times a week. Unfortunately the smell is still happening. Any ideas?
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    Sep 15, 2008, 09:41 AM
    Can you tell if the smell is actually coming from the drain? Add 2 cups of vegetable oil for now and then check the odor gain. Let us know.
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    Sep 16, 2008, 09:16 AM
    Thank you for your help. Yeah, it is coming from the drain. I will try your suggestion. I appreciate it!
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    Sep 16, 2008, 10:16 AM
    Bob why vegetable oil?

    Don't you think that bleech will help? Thanks.

    John
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    Sep 16, 2008, 11:11 AM
    The vegetable oil will refill the trap and won't evaporate like water. If you use the drain the veg oil will not harm the plumbing or sewer system. I though the trap may have dried out and lost its seal.
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    Sep 16, 2008, 11:16 AM
    Thanks
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