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    Jan 27, 2009, 08:29 AM
    Fowl smell from drain.
    There is a fowl smell coming only from the shower drain in the bathroom. The bathroom has not been utilized for 3 weeks. The flow is consistent and does not clog. What can be done regarding this?
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    Jan 27, 2009, 08:34 AM

    Keep your trap wet meaning use shower often to prevent dry trap. Water inside the trap keep sewer gases inside the pipe and preventing them from entering room.
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    Jan 27, 2009, 11:11 AM

    Try 1/2 a cup backing soda 1/2 a cup of table salt mix together pour it in drain and pour 1 cup of vinegar leave it over night, when you get up in the morning pour a bucket of very hot water and turn on your shower on the hot side for couple if minutes, I am sure this will help, thanks.

    John
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