Remove smelly odours from sink using 2 cupboard staples within minutes
No one likes having a smelly sink, but the problem can be solved easily with a couple of items which are already sitting in your kitchen cupboard.
Sometimes you wonder where that smelly stench is coming from in your kitchen. You begin to ask yourselves questions, like is it coming from the bins or perhaps the fridge, and often it means your stinky sink goes undetected for ages.
Now if you realised your sink is giving off a bad odour, you are certainly not alone. A smelly sink is usually caused by bacterial growth on trapped food debris, grease or even hair in the pipes, leading to a foul stench.
You might identify the cause by noticing your sink is draining slowly, or worse – the scent which is quite like the smell of rotten eggs. And now you'll be pleased to know you can solve the issue using two cupboard staples found in your kitchen.
Cleaning experts @housekeepingheroesnsw, who are based in Sydney, Australia, revealed the step-by-step guide using white vinegar and baking soda.
In a post with their 44,000 followers on TikTok, the user said: "Does your kitchen sink have a strong odour/smell?"
In the video, the person continued: "Follow along step-by-step to remove it using two everyday essentials from your kitchen pantry, like white vinegar and baking soda.
"Now we're going to get a spoon of the baking soda and pour it into the drain and plug area. We're going to pour some white vinegar and you're going to hear that sizzle sound.
"This means the acidity in the vinegar is actually breaking down any build up in that drain. Let it sit for about half an hour and then pour some hot water into it and then that smell will be gone entirely."
Yes, it's that simple.
Baking soda and white vinegar are perfect for occasions like this as the fizzing reaction helps break down build-up before clearing the drain once it's flushed with hot water.
How to clean your drains with baking soda and vinegar:
1. Pour about 1/2 cup of baking soda down the drain.
2. Follow it up with 1 cup of white vinegar.
3. Let the mixture fizz for about 30 minutes.
4. Rinse the drain with a pot of boiling water.
Once you've done that, you should have a fresh smelling sink. But if the smell continues, it might be that the clog is more significant and requires a mechanical solution like a plunger or drain snake.
