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« on: March 09, 2012, 06:01:30 AM »
On my 2nd day of using a batch with my pureflow, we noticed a odd smell, seems to come from the sink.  I run the lines from my machine to under my kitchen sink.  It smells like I haven't done dishes in a long time LOL.  Any suggestions on keeping things fresh smelling?
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« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2012, 01:20:42 PM »
Add a little bleach to your drain.   It will get rid of the odd smell. 
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« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2012, 02:34:02 PM »
Quote from: cdwbrooklyn on March 09, 2012, 01:20:42 PM
Add a little bleach to your drain.   It will get rid of the odd smell.

I would suggest something like drano just to keep the pipes flowing and would then add  something that may neutralize the smell.
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« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2012, 04:02:36 PM »
Yea those drain lines can really smell a place up!  I have mine going into the toilet, so I can flush it away!  Nobody likes to smell "rotten eggs",teeeheee!!!!!

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« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2012, 10:41:48 PM »
The first time mine sprang a leak, I thought a mouse had died in the room.  Phew! 

Baking soda and vinegar should help too.
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