How to remove sewer odor? Full analysis of popular methods on the Internet in 10 days
Recently, the issue of sewer odor has become a hot topic on social platforms, especially as the high temperature in summer intensifies the spread of odor. This article compiles the most discussed solutions on the Internet in the past 10 days, combines expert advice and netizens’ actual measurement data, and provides you with a structured guide.
1. Analysis of popularity data of the entire network (last 10 days)

| keywords | search volume | Platform popularity | main discussion area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sewer deodorization | 285,000 times | Douyin/Xiaohongshu | Yangtze River Delta region |
| Floor drain smell | 192,000 times | Baidu knows | South China |
| Pipe odor | 157,000 times | Weibo super chat | Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region |
| Biological enzyme deodorization | 83,000 times | Zhihu column | Nationwide |
2. Diagnosis of the source of odor (top 3 high-frequency problems)
| Odor type | Features | Proportion | Detection method |
|---|---|---|---|
| trap dried up | rotten egg smell | 42% | Check floor drain water level |
| Pipeline grease accumulation | sour smell | 35% | Endoscopy |
| bacterial growth | Musty smell | 23% | White vinegar test method |
3. Comparison of popular solutions
| method | Material cost | Operation difficulty | persistence | Netizen rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baking soda + white vinegar | ≤5 yuan | ★☆☆☆☆ | 3-5 days | 89% |
| pipe unblocker | 15-30 yuan | ★★☆☆☆ | 1-2 weeks | 76% |
| Biological enzyme decomposition | 50-80 yuan | ★★★☆☆ | 1 month+ | 94% |
| UV sterilization | 200 yuan+ | ★★★★☆ | 2 months+ | 82% |
4. Scenario processing plan
1. Kitchen sewer smell
•Emergency treatment:Boiling water shower (once a day) + boiled water with grapefruit peel
•Deep cleaning:Use a professional dredger containing lipase (it is recommended to leave it alone at night)
2. The bathroom floor drain smells bad
•Temporary measures:Plastic wrap water-injection sealing method (acquired 23,000 collections from Xiaohongshu)
•Long term plan:Replace the anti-odor floor drain core (the submarine brand is the most popular on the entire network)
3. Odor from balcony drain pipe
•Biological law:EM bacteria tablets are released (the deodorization rate measured by Zhihu laboratory is 91%)
•Physics:Install a one-way check valve (suitable for preventing backflow during heavy rainy seasons)
5. Special reminder from experts
1.Avoid mixing: 84 disinfectant and acidic cleaners will produce toxic chlorine gas
2.Regular maintenance cycle: It is recommended for ordinary households to deep clean once a quarter.
3.New solutions: Tmall data shows that sales of magnetic levitation floor drains increased by 170% year-on-year
6. Top 3 tricks tested by netizens
| method | Material | Time consuming | Effect duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee grounds deodorization method | Coffee grounds + gauze bag | 10 minutes | 5-7 days |
| Citric acid rinse method | food grade citric acid | 30 minutes | 2 weeks |
| Activated carbon adsorption method | Pillar activated carbon | Ready to use | 1 month |
Note: The statistical period of the above data is from June 10 to June 20, 2023, covering the popularity lists of Weibo, Douyin, Baidu and other platforms. It is recommended to choose the appropriate solution based on the specific pipe material (PVC/cast iron). For old pipes, it is recommended to give priority to physical deodorization methods.
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