The toilet is an indispensable sanitary facility in our daily life, for some people, using the toilet has become a habit, for the elderly or people with leg and foot problems, it is relatively difficult to squat and stand up, and it will be more comfortable to use the toilet. However, in the process of using the toilet, sometimes it will emit a foul smell, so what is the reason for the smell of the toilet?How to solve it?
There are several reasons why a toilet bowl smells bad:
1. Pipe blockage: due to hair, toilet paper, grease or other sundries blocking the toilet bowl or the drainage pipe it is connected to.
Workaround: Clean pipes regularly with a pipe unclog or with a long-handled brush. Regularly check the drains for blockages and ask a professional to unclog them if necessary.
2. Insufficient water seal: The water seal of the toilet (that is, the water in the water seal tank) is used to prevent the smell of the sewer from reversing. If the water seal is insufficient, the smell can enter the toilet bowl through the drain.
Solution: Check and adjust the water seal to make sure that the water level in the water seal tank is sufficient, usually at a height of 2 to 3 cm. If the water seal is frequently gone, it may be necessary to check for water leaks.
3. Drainage system design problems: If the drainage system is not properly designed, such as too long drainage pipes or too many curves, it will also lead to odor problems.
Solution: If there is a problem with the design of the drainage system, it may need to be redesigned or retrofitted by a professional.
4. Poor ventilation: Poor ventilation in the bathroom may lead to odor accumulation.
Solution: Make sure bathroom windows are always open, or install an exhaust fan to help ventilate. Consider installing a small ventilation device above the toilet.
5. Accumulation of dirt and bacteria: After long-term use of the toilet, dirt and bacteria are easy to accumulate on the bottom and edges.
Solution: Wash the toilet bowl regularly with detergent to keep it hygienic. For parts that are difficult to clean, a special cleaning tool or washing machine can be used.
How to prevent odor in the toilet
1. Regular cleaning: Clean the toilet regularly, including the water seal tank and the inner wall of the toilet, to remove dirt and bacteria that may cause the water seal to fail.
2. Use the toilet correctly: Avoid flushing out items other than toilet paper in the toilet, such as feminine sanitary napkins, wet wipes, cotton swabs, etc., which may cause the sewer to be blocked, thus affecting the water seal.
3. Install a toilet deodorizer: A toilet deodorizer can effectively reduce the smell of the toilet, and some toilet deodorizers also have a sterilization function, which can effectively kill bacteria.
4. Keep the ventilation well: Keeping the bathroom well ventilated can effectively reduce the odor in the bathroom, and you can open the window or use an exhaust fan to increase the ventilation.