From: denaman@hotmail.com (Dena)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house
Subject: drain smell
Date: 29 May 2004 07:25:18 -0700

Moved into a fifteen year old house two years ago, and began noticing
a smell that permeated the first floor.  Kind of smelled like wet
socks.  First we thought it was a dead mouse in a vent or wall.  At
different times, we thought we tracked it down to:  water collecting
under the refigerator, water collecting under a wash basin, and
drains, drains, drains.  I can smell it coming from at least two,
maybe three drains, including the upstairs shower drain.  I can
especially notice it in the morning when first walking downstairs.  If
you really want it to stink go away for a good week.

What would be causing such a smell, and not just in one drain, but
several?  Mold?

We have tried the bleach, baking soda and vinegar trick.  They seemed
to help, but for a week at most.

I've surfed through previous posts, but they all seem to prescribe the
above.  Does anyone have any further insights?

Thank you for your time,

Brian