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    Aug 9, 2009, 07:24 PM
    Bad odor in the shower
    Every time I take a shower and the water is running a bad odor I s coming out,what is the reason
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    Aug 9, 2009, 08:00 PM

    What does the odor smell like? Is it coming from the shower or near the drain? Help us out a little GOOD LUCK, AC
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    Aug 9, 2009, 08:06 PM

    Most bad odors from the shower drains come from rotting hair mixed with grease from the soap. Try this, pour a 1/2 gal. Of bleach down into the floor drain and let it set over night. Next morning flush the mess down with 2 large pans of boiling water, (this is important). The bleach will dissolve the hair and make it slippery and the boiling water will melt the grease and get the mess out of your drain, good luck.

    John
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