A professional cleaner has shared a simple solution to help banish musty odours from the kitchen using two common ingredients found in most cupboards. The technique targets odorous sinks that create unpleasant smells, offering a permanent fix.
Professional Cleaner's Tip
The advice was shared on TikTok by Jason Cleans (@Jason.cleans), a professional cleaner, content creator, and founder of Enhanced Cleaning. He has amassed over 93,000 followers on social media, where he regularly posts cleaning tips. In a recent clip, Jason demonstrated a remedy for musty kitchens.
The caption read: "If your house is clean but has a lingering odour you can’t seem to get rid of, watch this!" Jason explained: "If you have a clean house but there's a smell you can't seem to get rid of, this may be the culprit. Kitchen sinks are notorious for being the source of musty smells."
He added: "Over time, the sink drain collects soap scum, food residue, hair moisture, you name it, and it's perfect conditions for mould and bacteria to grow. All that odour rises straight back up into your home."
Simple Solution
Thankfully, Jason says there is a solution that helps homes smell fresh. "In addition to giving your sink a regular scrub, here's something you can do to really neutralise that odour once and for all. Simply pour some boiling water slowly down the drain. This melts the grease, loosens the soap scum and softens the buildup," he said.
"Then tip half a cup of baking soda down the drain, follow it up with one cup of white vinegar, let it fizz for around 10 to 15 minutes, and then flush one more time with boiling water. Do that around once a month and enjoy a fresher feeling home."
Affordable and Fast
Jason's approach is perfect for householders seeking an affordable, fast remedy, using ingredients typically available in most kitchen cupboards. Alternatively, most shops stock drain cleaning solutions, such as HG Drain Odour Remover from Amazon for £10.99. The product description states: "Effectively cleans and de-odourises smelly kitchen or bathroom drains in just 30 minutes, leaving them smelling fresh again. For sinks, drains, toilets and shower trays."
A customer praised: "After using this HG drain odour remover for over six months, it continues to work just as promised. It helps keep my sink and shower drains smelling fresh and clear, and the cleaning action feels effective without harsh fumes. I use it regularly, and it cuts through buildup and odours noticeably." Another reply said: "This is a great product, I wish I had discovered it long ago. Sink smells fresh and clean after treatment."
