How to Clean A Smelly Sink 🤢

A clean looking sink is one thing - a sink which is actually clean (and smells clean too) is another thing altogether. In this video, cleaning expert Melissa Maker shares some cleaning tips to help you tackle a stinky sink drain and how to clean a sink.

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0:00 - Introduction
1:04 - Why Does My Sink Smell?
2:43 - How to Tackle A Smelly Sink
4:00 - How to Clean Your Sink
4:30 - How to Clean P Trap / J Trap
6:05 - Manually Clean Your Drains
7:08 - Sewer Vent Issues

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[maggier]

I do the vinegar and baking soda thing for my drains, but I like to add a couple DROPS (more is too much) of dawn dish soap. So I'll do the baking soda, and while it sets, that's when I add the dawn dish soap. It won't really do anything at that time, but then when you pour the vinegar, it not only fizzles, but creates soap bubbles to break up the grease and oils and grime in a drain. Then after that sets and does its thing, I'll follow with a hot water rinse. I've been very pleased how this tiny edition has helped my bathtub drain and kitchen sink drain.

[taniatomlinson]

I pour boiling water down my sink religiously every morning when I make my tea. I use baking soda and vinegar once a week just to make sure..love your videos! The sponge has a draining rack that it goes into to dry.

[hidawayhomestead]

My sponge and scrubbie along with my sink strainer all enjoy a good cleaning in the dishwasher. My hand and dish towels, after drying take a trip to the hamper to be washed. As does any dish clothes I may have used that day. I've always figured that what you clean is only as clean as what you clean it with.
Stay safe and God bless. 🌱🐓🐖🐐🐄🐇🌱 Lisa

[lisemay]

I had a major blockage in my drain, and my plumber told me the best prevention is to fill both kitchen sinks full with hot water, then pull the plugs at the same time. The hot water melts any fats and the volume of water flushes anything stuck in the p-trap. Do the same with bathroom sink.

[dianeo]

After watching your videos for several years, I learned early on to wring that sponge out and set it in a draining rack to dry. It makes total sense! I'm also replacing my sponges more often (thanks to you 😀).

[kateenko]

I know whereof you speak here - recently went on vacation and left a few rinsed dishes in the sink. No biggie, right? When I came home, it smelled like something died in the house. I could not believe it when I realized the source of the stink was not the trash but the sink. Never again! I learned the gard way how important it is to stay on top of it every day. Great tips about the baking soda and boiling water/vinegar and keeping things dry! I've heard you say in another video that you hate to clean, so I appreciate that you always have the simplest, best and quickest possible ways figured out!

[tanja]

😂..I have to start with a laugh After a deep clean yesterday..The sink for what ever reason wouldn't stop 🤢 smelling...
Unbeknownst to me I had left a cleaning rag on the window ledge 🙄... Thank you for this post.. Enjoy your weekend

[julietannOsfan]

Thank you for this. My kitchen sink has been smelling really bad at times just lately.

After I’ve used my sponge I rinse it & put it on the draining rack.

[ShalomSimplified]

Really appreciate this. Every now and then, I walk up to my sink and wonder why it suddenly reeks. The smell often goes away even if I don't take special steps to do something like this, but it typically lasts for a few days before it finally goes away. I'm now understanding this issue better. Thank you.

[dubyredburndarling]

I've always rinsed my sponges and leave them on the counter. However, I didn't know until I saw your video that it can cause stinky sink. It's just a habit I picked up from my mom who was a clean freak 😄❤️

[lillianruiz]

👍🏼 I’ve always rinsed and squeezed excess water and placed sponges on top of the countertop. I actually use a sponge caddy to dry out my sponges. I also use a separate sponge for counters and one for dishes. Love your videos. 😍

[emma]

I love your videos because I know you are telling the truth and not just trying to do click bait. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge!🥰

[lucerohoward]

Thank you Melissa and every night clean my kitchen sink with vinegar and baking soda; thanks for all your tips.

[terideyo]

I throw away sponges.I use a new dishcloth everyday that are sanitized in my wash at the end of the week on laundry day.

[briansmith]

Melissa, you are so personable and engaging it’s hard not to watch multiple videos. Question, our countertops are a composite material of some kind. The sinks are the same material. What is your suggestion to eliminate stains? Especially what look like small scratches or cracks that are discolored. Thanks for being you and letting us have a little peek into your home and family.

[deborahwinkler]

How much vinegar do you use with and how much water

[abdulhai]

Make your sink rim is completely sealed off with caulk especially if it is undermount sinks. The silicone may come off due to heavy weight in sink and mold may build up

[germeister]

Another one to add is what I have. The bathroom had a smell from the sink. Opening the cabinet I saw a pipe going down. There was no trap! I've been using a plug to keep the smell away.

[NoemiGuzman]

- Thank you for the topic breakdown. Helps to easily rewatch a segment. Excellent. 👍🏼