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    Jun 27, 2008, 09:27 AM
    Sink ordor
    I have this very pungent odor in my kitchen. I think it is coming from sink drain. I have poured pine sol; detergent and still the smell come back. Has anyone found a home remedy for this?

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    Jun 27, 2008, 12:20 PM
    Before we start taking apart the pipes lets try a recipe I got from mom. Mix 1/2 cup table salt with 1/2 cup baking soda and dump in the drain, now follow with a cup of vinegar and let sit over night. Dump a full bucket of very hot water down the drain and tell us how it worked.

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