How to get rid of bad smell in the toilet

Unpleasant odors in the bathroom can be caused for various reasons. To get rid of it, it is necessary to eliminate the source of such an amber. In addition, the smell in the toilet spreads to other rooms in the house, which creates an unpleasant sensation. In some cases, even an air freshener is not enough. But there are many other ways to deal with bad odors.

The most common causes of bad smell

Before we get down to solving the problem, let's look at their source. So, the causes of an unpleasant odor can be:

1. Wrong sewer connection. In this case, the water will stagnate and emit an unpleasant odor over time. Therefore, in case of repair, trust this matter to experienced specialists, so that in the future you do not have to redo everything.
2. Missing or malfunctioning siphon. This object is often located under the sink. It looks like a curved pipe. If it is installed incorrectly, then an unpleasant smell will be observed throughout the apartment.
3. Lack of ventilation. This is the most commonplace problem that people face. It may be necessary to increase the number of ventilation passages or improve them.
4. Invisible leaks in pipes. If you notice a small puddle on the floor or signs of leakage on the walls, then immediately take the necessary measures to eliminate leaks.

Only after you have found the cause of the unpleasant odor, it is necessary to proceed with its elimination. Since all of the methods described below are effective in the case of a specific source. You will never fix the problem without knowing its primary source, but only eclipse or kill the smell for a while.

We eliminate all odors on our own

So, having discovered the cause of concern, we proceed to action. To begin with, banal ventilation of the toilet can help. This will only help if the smell is not very persistent. Leave the room open, you can use a small fan to speed up the process.

Next, start by cleaning the toilet itself. Use special products that will disinfect everything and remove accumulations under the toilet lid or in other hard-to-reach places.

If your house has a pet whose toilet is in the same room as yours, then clean the toilet. Perhaps the source of the unpleasant smell is precisely in the pot of the animal, which needs to be washed and ventilated.

In addition to air fresheners, you can use candles. This only applies if you do not have children in the house. Since this method involves the observance of precautions. The candle should be ordinary, not scented.

Check room ventilation. It is recommended to leave the toilet always open so that the smell disappears and comes in fresh. If the ventilation passages are clogged, then do a cleaning or replace with new, more advanced ones.

Check the functionality of flushing the toilet and sink. If the water lingers or rises, this indicates that there are problems that need to be addressed. In this case, clean the pipes, it is advisable to do this with a special tool.

Check the floor mats, maybe there are residues of water under them that are stagnant and are a source of bad smell. If you throw toilet paper in a separate bucket, then you should throw garbage more often.

What if sewer problems

Each modern toilet is equipped with a water lock, which prevents the penetration of unpleasant odors from the sewer into the apartment. The main object is the water plug. If this plug is defective, an odor appears. Sewer pipes may also be clogged.

Of course, if the problem is in the sewage system, then you need to contact a specialist. But let's look at how you can deal with it yourself:

1. Clean the sink, namely the siphon. Use special cleaning products, for example - “Mole”, “Mr. Muscle”, “Tiret”, “Domestos”.
2. Check out the shower or bathroom, as soap or hair residues can create such an amber. Rinse everything and clean the pipes.
3. Check the connection of the sewer pipes.

If the problem is still at the initial stages, then you can cope with the help of an ordinary air freshener. But you must understand that if an unpleasant odor appears once from the sewer, then this will occur again. First of all, find the reason, and then proceed with the necessary actions. If you get down to business on time, you will save your time and finances, and maybe you do not need to call the master home.

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