There’s nothing worse than walking into your home and being hit by a foul,
mysterious smell. Sometimes it’s coming from the sink. Sometimes it’s the
shower. And sometimes, it’s just lingering in the air with no clear origin.
These unpleasant odors aren’t just embarrassing—they could be a sign of a
brewing plumbing disaster. Thankfully, there’s a solution: sewer jetting.

Understanding Sewer Odors

The smell you're detecting is often sewer gas, a mixture of toxic and non-toxic gases that include methane and hydrogen sulfide.

These gases can leak into your home when there are blockages or buildup inside your sewer lines.

Organic waste stuck to pipe walls begins to decay, releasing foul smells that travel back up your drains.

Why Sewer Jetting Targets the Root Cause?

Unlike air fresheners or temporary fixes like pouring bleach down the drain, sewer jetting
eliminates the odor at its source. This method uses high-pressure water to
blast away all organic material clinging to the insides of your pipes—including
grease, food debris, soap scum, and decaying waste.

Top Reasons Your Home Might Smell Like Sewage

1.      Buildup of Organic Waste: Especially in kitchen and bathroom drains.

2.      Clogged or Partially Blocked Pipes: Slows water flow, allowing gas to escape.

3.      Dry P-Traps: When unused drains dry out, they no longer block sewer gas.

4.      Biofilm Growth: Slime from soap and grease can produce odor over time.

5.      Septic System Issues: Clogged lines or failing systems may release foul gases.

The Sewer Jetting Process for Odor Removal

1.      Inspection: Plumbers perform a camera inspection to find buildup and gas pockets.

2.      Jetting: High-pressure water is introduced through the cleanout to scour the lines.

3.      Clearing the Buildup: Odor-causing materials are flushed out completely.

4.      Verification :Follow-up inspection ensures all debris is gone.

Benefits Beyond Smell

·         Improves Drainage: Odor is often linked to slow drains. Jetting solves both.

·         Reduces Health Risks: Sewer gas exposure can cause headaches and nausea.

·         Enhances Indoor Air Quality :Clean drains mean cleaner air.

·         Prevents Major Clogs: Removing early buildup avoids emergency repairs.

When to Schedule Jetting for Odor Problems?     

If you’ve noticed persistent smells near sinks or tubs

·         After a long period of vacation or disuse

·         If cleaning or snaking hasn’t solved the issue

·         Annually, as part of home maintenance in older homes

Conclusion

Persistent sewer odors aren’t just
unpleasant—they’re a warning sign. Sewer jetting clears out the buildup that
causes these smells, providing a deep clean that surface solutions can’t match.
Don’t cover up the stench—eliminate it. Schedule sewer jetting today for a
fresher, healthier home.