I recently started taking a fish oil supplement by measuring spoon. After washing off the spoon with hot water, I noticed the next day a rancid fishy smell emanating from my sink's drain. Apparently, that tiny amount of oil residue was sufficient to make my sink smell nasty. Neither hot water nor white vinegar have been able to permanently remove that smell. What works?
How do I get rid of rancid fish oil smell in drain?
#1
Posted 30 June 2013 - 11:49 PM
I recently started taking a fish oil supplement by measuring spoon. After washing off the spoon with hot water, I noticed the next day a rancid fishy smell emanating from my sink's drain. Apparently, that tiny amount of oil residue was sufficient to make my sink smell nasty. Neither hot water nor white vinegar have been able to permanently remove that smell. What works?
#2
Posted 02 July 2013 - 05:12 AM
Smell the fish oil in the bottle. Does it smell rancid? That might be a bad thing to take.
Years ago, I stopped trying to take fish oil because when I examined them, they all appeared to be rancid. It's not clear to me how extracted fish oil could be stable for long periods of time. Fish isn't. I haven't tried to take this supplement for years, however. Maybe there's something I don't know. Rancid fish oil would do more harm than good. I eat fresh fish, avocados, nuts, certain leafy greens and organic eggs for beneficial fats/oils.
#3
Posted 02 July 2013 - 05:51 AM
The oil in the bottle has no smell at all. Definitely not rancid.Smell the fish oil in the bottle. Does it smell rancid? That might be a bad thing to take.
I'm taking Pharmax Finest fish oil. Expensive imported stuff, probably why it's not rancid. I can't stand fresh fish.Years ago, I stopped trying to take fish oil because when I examined them, they all appeared to be rancid.
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Posted 02 July 2013 - 06:07 AM
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Posted 10 July 2013 - 03:40 PM
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Posted 26 December 2013 - 10:38 AM
#7
Posted 22 April 2014 - 03:17 PM
Just heat the fish oil to a higher temperature by using hot almost scalding water from the kettle or tap and washing it down the sinkhole..
It is either that and using a spray can full of degreaser, degreaser is great for removing oily residues, but most of them have a smell of their own.
It may be beneficial to remove the S-Bend waste trap and clean it out with degreaser THEN rinse it out with water and paper towel.
A fairly simple procedure for someone handy with a Monkey Wrench, I would do it for you but I'm in another country.
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