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Author Message   goalinmind Citizen Username: Goalinmind2 Post Number: 7 Registered: 8-2006 Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 8:42 pm:        The 2nd floor bathroom sink stinks right after the water is turned off. Tried changing all the pipes underneath (now it drips a little) and it doesn't seem to make a difference. Any thoughts?   JC Citizen Username: Demolitionman Post Number: 57 Registered: 6-2006 Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 8:59 pm:        http://www.yellowpages.com/sp/yellowpages/ypresults.jsp;jsessionid=QPAFWHLU3PZUPQFI21HRNWQ?t=0&v=3&s=2&q=plumber&st=NJ&cv1=y&_requestid =42919   Michael K. McKell Citizen Username: Mckellconst Post Number: 119 Registered: 5-2006 Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 10:29 pm:        Sounds like the vent is cracked.   Dennis J O'Neill Citizen Username: Plungy Post Number: 83 Registered: 6-2005 Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 10:58 pm:        Usually bacteria buildup in the overflow of the sink is the culprit. See if you can somehow funnel or squirt some bleach into it. Better if you can also stuff a rag into the drain a couple of inches down to clog it ( with a tail hanging out of course so the rag is retrievable ). This will allow the bleach to stand and really get the job done, overnight if possible. Bleach-water solution is ok.   Cynicalgirl Citizen Username: Cynicalgirl Post Number: 3152 Registered: 9-2003 Posted on Friday, September 1, 2006 - 8:35 am:        A plumber who did some work for us strongly recommended pouring a quart of cheap bleach down each drain once a month. Said it would help keep the gunk from collecting, which leads to stink and slowdown. I did start doing it in sinks, shower and tub and odors and speed do seem better.   Wendyn Supporter Username: Wendyn Post Number: 3249 Registered: 9-2002 Posted on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 - 9:23 am:        We have had stinky sink/shower as well. Instead of bleach we use baking soda and vinegar together, works great. Helps with minor clogs too.