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How to remove bad smell from bathroom | Sewer smell fix

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Bathroom sewer smell
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BEFORE YOU START
  • If you were away for some time, start by letting the water flow from all faucets for a minute. This will solve your problem.
  • Take care not to injure your hand with the sharp edge of some thin stainless steel manholes. 
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Removing sewer smell form bathroom | Manhole barrier replacement

1- Locate the manhole nearby the toilet. 
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2- Flush your toilet twice.
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3- Make sure the gas barrier you purchased is identical to the existing one.
4- Remove by hand the old one and fit the new rubber barrier while taking care to push it into its place all around the manhole circumference.
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5- You will notice the difference: the old one got stiff and hardened, the new one is soft and flexible. You are done. The lifetime of such barrier is typically 3 to 5 years.

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