Stinky kitchen drains

[rockymtngirl]

My kitchen drains (one in particular) are so gross. I took them apart recently and cleaned out some black sludge 🤢 and it improved but I can still smell them. I have tried the vinegar and baking soda trick and it seemed to make no difference. I used drano and it didn’t seem to do anything either. I don’t think there’s an actual blockage because the water drains fine it just stinks a lot.

Any amazing products or home remedies?

[TR]

Do you have a garbage disposal? You could put some cut up lemons down there.

[rockymtngirl]

No I don’t have a disposal unfortunately. I was thinking about how much easier this would be to solve if I did!

[sent]

New drain parts?

[icedcoffee]

After I do the drano or the vinegar/baking soda I pour a kettle of boiling water down there.

[rockymtngirl]

I’ve done boiling water after each treatment. Hmmm maybe new parts is the best solution. It probably isn’t too costly to switch out.

[sunnysally]

I know your drain isn't clogged, but we've been using Green Gobbler in our sinks and it has reduced the smell.

[rockymtngirl]

Jul 20, 2021 21:28:57 GMT -5 sunnysally said:

I know your drain isn't clogged, but we've been using Green Gobbler in our sinks and it has reduced the smell.

Thanks for this! I just read reviews on a bunch of their products and it looks like they have some great options.

[dirtyred]

Jul 20, 2021 21:18:20 GMT -5 rockymtngirl said:

I’ve done boiling water after each treatment. Hmmm maybe new parts is the best solution. It probably isn’t too costly to switch out.

I've poured ~2 cups of bleach down the drain, let it sit for 15 minutes, then follow with hot water.

[mala]

Lye/draino, poured slowly around the rim so it coats the sides of the pipe. Let sit as long as possible. Rinse with very hot water. Then bleach the next day after regular use. You dont want to be adding bleach if theres any possibility of lye still in the drain. Repeat as necessary.

Also, if theres a lot of buildup you will probably need several applications of lye to remove.

[dottyblue]

I second Green Gobbler.

If that doesn’t work, I will put a small amount (1/4c) of hyrdrogen peroxide down the drains at night when it can sit for hours undisturbed. You might need multiple treatments if its really bad. It “eats” away at the grossness without damaging the pipes. It works wonders in the bathrooms too.

[raleighnc]

Snake the drain. It's usually more effective than anything liquid (which can also damage your pipes, even though the companies say they won't).

m.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200853146_200853146?

www.nytimes.com/2009/12/24/garden/24fix.html

You could also try taking apart and cleaning the trap, but the snake is probably easier. Don't get the little plastic ones. Those are mostly for tubs that have hair that is easy to snag.