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    Jan 14, 2008, 01:49 PM
    Smelly Kitchen sink
    Hi, my mother's sink has a very strong smell coming out of it. She has tried, baking soda, hot water, desinfectant. And the smell is still there. Can you help? Thanks and greatly appreciated.
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    Jan 14, 2008, 03:16 PM
    You can try taking the J trap off, dumping it and cleaning it.
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    Jan 14, 2008, 03:20 PM
    KISS gives good advice but it may be rancid junk on the pipe walls. Mom tried some good chemicals just not in the right combination. Mix 1/2 cup baking soda with 1/2 cup table salt and dump into the drain. Add a cup of vinegar and allow to bubble and soak overnight followed by a big bucket of really hot water tomorrow morning.
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