If you notice a nasty smell lingering in the kitchen, even after a big clean, you may need to look to the plughole. A stinky kitchen sink is enough to put anyone off their food but what can you do about something you can’t even see? In this article, we’ll look at the top causes of smells coming from your kitchen sink and what you can do to get rid of them and stop them coming back.
If there is a build-up of food and debris in your pipes, over time this can start to decay and smell. Anything you put down the sink, other than water, can get stuck to the pipes or the U-bend. As this food and debris decay, the smell will rise through the pipes.
If there is no water in the U-bend you could experience smells coming up from the sewer pipes. This can happen if you have a leak in your U-bend or if the water evaporates in hot weather.
In rare cases, your kitchen sink may smell due to a build-up of mould.
Steps to take if your kitchen sink smells
The first step in treating your kitchen sink smell problem is to determine the cause:
If the water is draining slowly or not at all, then debris could be clogging the pipe and causing the smell.
If the sink smells like rotting food, then you have a build-up of food, fats and oils in your pipes.
If the sink smells like rotten eggs, you have sewer gases escaping into your home due to a problem with your U-bend.
Once you know the cause of the smell in your kitchen, you can use one of the methods outlined below to fix the problem and prevent it returning. If you have tried all of the methods below and you still cannot get rid of the smell, you may need to call in the professionals.
How to stop the kitchen sink stink
Kitchen sink smells won’t go away on their own. Once you know the cause, you can use one of the methods below to remedy the problem. You can choose from a DIY method or a chemical cleaning method to clean your pipes. We also have some tips for fixing problems with your U-bend.
Garden Courte is a blog written by [James Marcus], a passionate gardener and writer. She has been gardening for over 20 years and has a deep understanding of plants and how to care for them. In her blog, she shares her knowledge and experience with others, providing tips and advice on gardening, plant care, and more.