What should I do if the bathroom is not well ventilated and has a bad smell? What is a good way to solve the bad smell of the bathroom?

We all know that the bathroom is a very important place in the home, and it is also a place that takes a lot of thought to decorate. After using the bathroom for a long time, various problems will easily occur. Some bathrooms have poor ventilation and are prone to odor. So what should I do if the bathroom is not well ventilated and has odor? Let's take a closer look!

The reason why the bathroom has bad ventilation

1. Floor drain

2. Sewer pipes

3. Ventilation exhaust vent

4. Toilet

The above four locations are the main reasons for odor in bathrooms with poor ventilation. They are also the locations that can be solved in your own home without affecting the neighbors upstairs and downstairs. As long as these locations are handled carefully, even if the bathroom is not properly ventilated, there will be no odor in daily life.

What to do if the bathroom is poorly ventilated and has odor?

Floor Drain

When there is an odor in the bathroom, everyone's first reaction is that it comes back from the floor drain. This is also a correct way to understand it. Because the sewer pipe under the floor drain is directly connected to the sewer main pipe, there will inevitably be an odor. Therefore, special attention should be paid when purchasing the floor drain. In addition to the drainage function, the floor drain must also have an anti-odor function. The floor drain that achieves these two points is the most suitable floor drain for the bathroom.

Solution:

1. Use odor-proof floor drains. There are three main types of odor-proof floor drains: water odor-proof floor drains, sealed odor-proof floor drains and triple-proof floor drains. No matter which one is used, it will have an odor-proof effect. Ordinary floor drains without odor-proof function cannot be used.

2. If the decoration has been completed and you don’t want to remove the original floor drain, there is another simple method, which is to directly add an anti-odor silicone filter element to the floor drain, which can also play an anti-odor function.

Sewer pipes

Whether the drain under the bathroom sink is sealed well or not will also cause odor. Because the sink drain pipe is also connected to the main drain pipe, odor is also a common thing.

Solution:

1. Add a water trap. Check whether there is a water trap under the sink. If not, simply replace the drain pipe with a water trap or make a water trap yourself to prevent odor.

2. Check whether the interface of the sewer system is sealed. If it is not sealed, directly use glass glue to seal the interface, which can easily solve the odor problem at the interface of the sewer pipe system.

Ventilation exhaust vent

Both the bathroom and the kitchen have an exhaust vent, which serves as a ventilation vent in the bathroom. However, if this ventilation vent is not used, it will become a place where odors from the bathroom return.

Solution:

A check valve must be installed at the ventilation exhaust vent, and it must be installed properly, and then sealed around it with sealant. This way, the check valve can discharge gas when the ventilation equipment is in use, and prevent odor when it stops working, preventing exhaust odor from entering the bathroom.

Toilet

If the toilet seat itself has poor odor-proof effect, or the flange ring is not sealed in place, the odor in the sewer main will come back from around the toilet seat, making the bathroom smell.

Solution:

1. Toilets are divided into two types: flush toilets and siphon toilets. The curvature of the flush toilet trap is small, so the deodorizing effect is poor. The curvature of the siphon toilet trap is large, so the deodorizing effect is better. Therefore, in bathrooms with poor ventilation, you should choose the siphon toilet, which has a better deodorizing effect.

2. When using a siphon toilet, the flange ring at the bottom must be sealed in place when the toilet is installed. The flange ring is used to seal the gap between the toilet and the sewage outlet and the floor tiles. It can effectively prevent the sewage in the toilet from being flushed out of the sewage pipe and also prevent odor.

Based on the above analysis, as long as these four locations in the bathroom are carefully constructed and sealed according to the above methods, there will be no odor even in the bathroom with poor ventilation.

Solution to bad smell in bathroom due to poor ventilation

1. Solve ventilation problems

If the house is still under renovation or is being prepared for renovation, the best way is to open a window if conditions permit, which can fundamentally solve the problem.

If the house has already been renovated or there is no condition to open windows, then replace it with a bathroom heater with ventilation and exhaust function. Note that a bathroom heater with exhaust function must have an exhaust outlet. It is useless to draw air directly into the ceiling.

You can also install a fresh air system to help exchange air inside and outside.

You can also install an exhaust fan, with window exhaust fans being the preferred choice.

2. Dehumidification

The bathroom uses water frequently, and bathrooms without windows are poorly ventilated and are humid all year round. The bathroom air needs to be dried out through the radiation of a bathroom heater or radiator to reduce bacteria, and naturally the smell will be reduced.

3. Bathroom sanitary ware quality

The sanitary ware in the bathroom needs to be cleaned regularly and kept clean. Try to buy a toilet of good quality, because the quality of the toilet glaze directly affects the cleaning of the toilet material. The reverse edge of the toilet is the best place for dirt and grime to hide, and the reverse edge is not easy to clean.

4. Methods for removing dirt and odor

Activated carbon and dried tea leaves can absorb odors, but they need to be changed frequently.

As for green plants, of course we need those that like shade. Chlorophytum comosum and spider plants can exchange air, but they are not easy to keep alive.

Baking soda is a strong decontamination and odor remover. It is very quick to clean scale and dirt on ceramic surfaces. (Sprinkle baking soda on the dirt and wipe it with a cloth. It takes half an hour for stubborn substances.)

Open the lid of scented things such as wind oil, cooling oil, perfume, etc. and put them in the bathroom to cover up the odor.

Notes on using the bathroom

1. Pay attention to moisture-proof

Everyone knows that the bathroom is humid. If it is always humid, it will easily become moldy, which will cause odor. Therefore, pay attention to ventilation and moisture-proofing. Even if the bathroom is not well ventilated, you must use a ventilation fan to ventilate it. At the same time, it is also crucial to clean up the water on the ground in time.

2. Clean up small corners regularly

Small corners are prone to harboring dirt and grime. If they are not cleaned for a long time in high humidity conditions, they will breed bacteria and produce odors. Therefore, it is necessary to clean up the debris in small corners regularly.

3. Add green plants

Putting some green plants in the bathroom can purify the air, regulate your mood, make the bathroom more lively and less cold. You can choose shade-tolerant and moisture-loving potted plants to place in the bathroom.