Comments on: DIY Tip: How to fix a smelly faucet

By: Ron

Ron — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:35:43 +0000

I think the problem may be related to the materials used inside the newer faucets as I do not have this problem with any of my other faucets. It is not the drain either. Maybe the internal plumbing of the faucet is made of a material that offgases or is more prone to bacteria growth.

By: Sheila

Sheila — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 03:38:49 +0000

Have the same problem with the kitchen sink. No permanent solution yet…

By: Waldemar

Waldemar — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 01:40:36 +0000

Does any one know where to find step by step instruction or videos on how to clean out plastic blue pipeing via bleach the proper why ????

By: Waldemar

Waldemar — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 01:39:13 +0000

Wow, I’m glad to hear that their is a solution to my problem. I’m having the exact problem with the cold water in my master bathroom only. Tipycally It occures durring the morning or at diffrent times of the day. While the cold water is not used in that faucet. I am going to try the bleach method, hopefully it works for a while.

By: John

John — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:10:09 +0000

The only thing that has worked for us is running bleach through the pipes. We have a whole house filter so I take out the cartridge, pour in about 2 cups of bleach, put the cannister back on and then run water through the smelly tap until the bleach smell is gone. Flush the other taps as well after that. Seems to last about 6 months before we have to do it again.

By: Patty Schafer

Patty Schafer — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:15:20 +0000

We are having the same problem. We had a new faucet installed 8 months ago. We never had this problem before. It is only on this faucet, cold water only. Plumber has replaced water supply line but this did not fix the problem. Help.

By: Dennis

Dennis — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 01:04:41 +0000

I realize your post was a few months ago, but I think I know what it might be. The overflow portion of your bathroom sink has some interesting things growing in it. For some reason this only happens in one of our bathrooms, but it can stink up nearly the whole first floor. I’ve poured bleach in the overflow hole with some success, but I think the best solution was using a foam bathroom cleaner (with bleach). This method gets better coverage of all the gunked up areas. I hope this helps.