How to Get Rid of a Sewer Smell in a Bathroom
- 1). Call a plumber to inspect for and repair any leaks, clogged pipes or drainage problems. The toilet is not the only place to check for sewage leaks. Any other systems that drain into the leech beds should be checked as well, and the sewage tank should be emptied if that has not been done in a few years. Once the cause of the problem is fixed, the smell can then be addressed.
- 2). Use an ice pick to poke several holes in the lid of a plastic bowl.
- 3). Pour white distilled vinegar into the bowl. Do not dilute the vinegar.
- 4). Put the lid on the bowl.
- 5). Place the bowl in the bathroom on the floor.
- 6). Replace every 24 hours until the smell is gone.
