Sewage gas smell from toilet and bathroom

Question

Hi guys,

For months and months we've had a sewage gas smell coming from the toilet and the sink in the bathroom. My parents will not do anything about it, and I'm worried it's affecting our health, let alone annoying me daily.

Could anyone suggest what it could be and how to solve it? Would highly appreciate it!!

Answer 1

a sweage smell from a toilet is usually because the seal between the toilet base and floor ring has gone bad.

usually we have a wax ring that makes this seal.

first you should have a licensed plumber remove and reinstall the toilet properly and then caulk around the base of the toilet.

as for the sink, you should have a trap under the sink and this is what prevents any fumes from entering from this item.

be sure the floors are being kept clean, a light bleach solution in water is great for cleaning the toilet and floor of a bathroom.

good luck.

ps

the smell is not good for anyone or pets, the sewer gas is explosive.

Answer 2

Obviously there is a leak, and you should talk to the plumber and he will figure out why the bathroom smells bad.  For your information, gasses from the sewer contains methane and hydrogen sulfide, which are very flammable  

Answer 3

Eww! That's gross! Your parents should see why it smells like that.

Answer 4

Hi,

I am a Janitor at a local high school. Sometimes, the bathrooms at the school smell like that, and indeed, it does smell like p**p, so to speak.

however, it is usually just a severely clogged pipe or drain. They can build up some pretty nasty odours. If you just get some draino, and blast the drains in the contaminated areas, this should clear it up.

Happy Draino'ing!

Answer 5

If not a leak then it is likely a blocked vent that goes to the roof. When you clean your roof they recommend you run some water down the vent pipes to keep them clean. It might need to be snaked.