My new pvc plumbing smells. I have used bleach soda and vinegar????
by
Deborah Boyd
Related Discussions
Suggested Project Book
Hi Deborah,
There's a good chance that what you're smelling is the glue that was used to connect the PVC pipes. That glue is pretty stinky so it takes a while for it to flush out. It should slowly work itself out. A great smell remover is baking soda. You could try flushing your pipes with 1 cup of baking soda followed by about 2 cups of vinegar. Let it bubble then rinse it through with hot water. However, it might just be that the glue has to work itself out. If it's not a drain, keep flushing the water out, it should be a little less every day. Wishing you the best.
Where is the plumbing?! What kind of odor?! Where was it installed?!
When was this done?! Can you call the company?! Can you isolate or pin point where the odor is prominent?! Do you have a basement or crawlspace?! Somewhere a sewer line/vent line was not glued or separated. If it's out of or under any sinks either P traps were not or improperly installed. May I ask why the house was replumbed?