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By Sarah Aguirre, About.com Guide to Housekeeping since 2004

Smelly Drains? Maintenance Is the Key.

Monday May 12, 2008
I hate it when something smells in your home and you have to go sniffing around to find the source. I'm always a little hesitant about what I'll find, and with a toddler running around in the house, you just never know. Sometimes you may find that your drain can have a smell coming from it. To get rid of smelly drains, and keep them flowing freely, there is some weekly, monthly, and seasonal drain maintenance to do.

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May 19, 2008 at 12:14 pm
(1) Steph says:

What a great tip! I had heard that the ice cubes also help get rid of fruit flies in the disposal and drain? I don’t know if it’s true, but I am going to try it!

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