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Melissa
Melissa asked in Home & GardenCleaning & Laundry · 8 years ago

super sour smell coming from toilet?

so i regularly clean the toilet at my place so it's pretty clean

but theres a horrible smell its like a sour rotten smell

I've read online to try putting bleach, baking soda, hydrogen, or dish soap

so i think it might be coming from the tank but idk and my dad told me not to put too much bleach in the tank because it might break down the rubber and cause leaks

so yeah idk

can anyone tell me what i should do?

thanks.

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  • Joyce A
    Lv 6
    8 years ago
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    Do you have a septic tank? If so, the sour smell could indicate the septic tank needs to be pumped Check into that. If you are renting the place, you may not be aware that your plumbing uses a septic tank system.

  • Kacy
    8 years ago

    This happened to me, so I bought one of those thinks that turn the water blue, and it got rid of the smell. Plus my toilet bowl was minty fresh with every flush. Lol

  • nursienurse
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    This happened to us and the plumber said it was a cracked or worn toilet seal which he replaced and the problem was solved.

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