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Sewer Smell in House Health Risks
Is a sewer smell in the house unhealthy?
A sewer smell in the house is very unhealthy and harmful for the health. This smell contains harmful gases such as hydrogen sulfide (responsible for the rotten egg smell) and methane. Especially high concentrations of hydrogen sulphide can be very bad for your health.
Common complaints when breathing in high concentrations are hydrogen sulphide:
- Irritation of the eyes
- Pulmonary embolism
- Unconsciousness
- Accelerated breathing
In addition, methane in high concentrations can also cause the necessary complaints. Think for example of:
- Shortness of breath
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Fainting
- Unconsciousness
A sewer smell in your home seems like a very innocent problem, but it isn’t always. The complaints can be such that it is important that you take action quickly. For this we offer a solutions sometimes even within hours of this sewer smell in the house are gone.
Our solutions for a sewer smell in the house
- Drainpure. In the case of a stench from the pipes, it could be that bacteria in these pipes are causing a rotten egg smell. This smell is caused by a microscopic layer (biofilm) of bacteria which remains in the pipes. Drainpure is a product that solves this smell. Usually within a few hours after adding the product you will notice the result. For optimal results it is recommended to add 5 drops of Drainpure to your pipes every week.
- Anti Sewer Air in House Package. This is a product that, unlike Drainpure, works not only on the drain but also deeper into the pipes and works in particular to prevent blockages in the pipes. It tackles the problem from the drain to the pipes. These products are 100% organic so very good for the environment.
- Are you in possession of a septic tank or aerated STP? Then you can use for the septic tank the anti smell in house package 2 and for the aerated STP use the anti smell in house package 3.