The Stink

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A few days ago some stink (or something stinky) decided to take up residence in my dishwasher. Not to be too graphic but it smells like someone vomited in there.
I noticed some gunk built up so I took a Clorox wipe to it…no change.
One morning while I was trying to rush out the door I did a quick Google search and saw that vinegar was an option. I let it sit for hours and then ran an extra hot and steamy wash with the vinegar (and a little baking soda for good measure). No change.
I went back to find more hidden gunk. More Clorox wiping and even some Tough and Tender. No change.
I decided to just wait it out. Maybe some food was stuck somewhere where I can’t get to it. It will eventually move through…right? I’d just keep the dishwasher closed unless absolutely necessary. Then I noticed that the Stink was make himself at home on my clean dishes. Ugggh. For those of you who know me well, know that domestic goddess I am not. I refuse to handwash anything that could remotely go in the dishwasher. So that means that all my dishes have inherited the stink.
Yesterday I tried a run through with extra hot water and lemon juice. No change.
Next time I go to the grocery store I will look for a good, harsh, chemical deodorizer. The war is on. I was just trying to avoid it because of our septic system. Any other brilliant ideas?

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    Foul smelling water?
    The water coming in has a foul scent to it. There’s nothing physically wrong if you look at the water, but it has a bad smell to it. It’s not just the sink, but the showers as well. I live in South Florida, and the area hasn’t had anything bad happen recently. Is it something to do with our filter?
    8 months ago
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    You may just have to replace the anode rod in your water heater. Water heaters usually come with a magnesium composite rod, they can react with certain water chemistry and give you a rotten egg smell in your hot water. Get an aluminum anode rod to replace the magnesium one.
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    8 months ago

  2. Hey Melissa
    Did you try to see if something crawled up under the dishwasher and died? That was Alston’s suggestion. Mine is get some NOK OUT. Look it up and order it. It takes black mold out of anything and mildew smell. It will not hurt the septic system, it’s odorless and no fumes. We were desperate after a big flood in the basement and were trying to find something that would be Peter safe and do the job. This stuff is unbelievable! The woman that is the rep is in La.

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