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Our coops basement where the laundry room is toxic and smells like a sewer thru a drain pipe. Does anyone have any suggestions how to handle this? I"m going to call DEP but my super, managing agent and board are not responsive to the situation. I volunteered to take on this issue.
Join the Conversation Comments (1)Also suggested by an engineer is white vinegar. I'll spend the $2 bucks on a gallon for the building.
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Hi,
A lot of drains have the "S" trap that when water evaporates, allows vapors to seep up. An old restraint trick is to pour a gallon or more of water down the drain to re-fill the “S” trap with water. Add a little bleach with that to help disinfect the drain (like a ½ cup to a gallon).
Give this a try and see if it works.
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