Food and Drink #52

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Hollaaa said:
I say this every time the topic of bats comes up around here, but batpiss absolutely stinks. It is not a good idea to commune with bats immediately before taking a 4 hour train journey 🍉 .
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How very dare you! It’s like roses.

YH - the doler out of lick e lix has not given out today. Fluffy baby has been trying to signal the neighbours to assist y trying to get behind the curtains and has settled on collapsing himself mournfully in front of the tv. I have voice over-ed the whole event for YH about his imminent fading away.
 
Hey, hope it's ok to ask here.

A few days ago the bathroom had a major flood. It temporarily affected electricity in the flat below, some of the water seeped under the wall into the adjoining bedroom. There's already no real flooring in the bathroom. But anyway. The leak was from the sink pipe, not the toilet, but the whole flat reeks of sewer. It seems to be getting worse rather than better and is making me feel ill.

I don't know the best way to address this problem?

eta, my main worry is any adverse health effects.
 
StatusWoe said:
Hey, hope it's ok to ask here.

A few days ago the bathroom had a major flood. It temporarily affected electricity in the flat below, some of the water seeped under the wall into the adjoining bedroom. There's already no real flooring in the bathroom. But anyway. The leak was from the sink pipe, not the toilet, but the whole flat reeks of sewer. It seems to be getting worse rather than better and is making me feel ill.

I don't know the best way to address this problem?
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A humidifier hired from hss or a plant hire firm is your best bet to get damp sorted slightly quicker. It will smell though. That amount of water takes ages to soak through and dry up.
Eta. Are you not using the sink ? The trap might be dried out .
 
The internet says to ventilate the area as much as possible (it's chucking it down here, so might not be practical where you are). Apparently salt and baking soda mixed together neutralises the smell.
Edit: and it's always okay to post whatever you like here, it's the One Show of Tattle threads.
 
Thanks @Hollaaa and @mchops for suggestions. I've tried spraying the floor with disinfectant and using a fan I bought during the heatwave. Windows have been open during the day despite the rain, but unfortunately they need to be closed at night because the balcony light attracts insects.
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mchops said:
Eta. Are you not using the sink ? The trap might be dried out .
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There's an issue with the tap, so we're just avoiding the sink and using the kitchen one instead. I did wonder if the smell was caused by electrical damage, but there've been no problems with light switches etc.

I was trying to figure out if I needed to call someone in to deal with it or if the problem will resolve itself eventually.
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Hollaaa said:
Edit: and it's always okay to post whatever you like here, it's the One Show of Tattle threads.
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Haha love that description.
 
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StatusWoe said:
Hey, hope it's ok to ask here.

A few days ago the bathroom had a major flood. It temporarily affected electricity in the flat below, some of the water seeped under the wall into the adjoining bedroom. There's already no real flooring in the bathroom. But anyway. The leak was from the sink pipe, not the toilet, but the whole flat reeks of sewer. It seems to be getting worse rather than better and is making me feel ill.

I don't know the best way to address this problem?

eta, my main worry is any adverse health effects.
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You need a good dehumidifier. You can hire them. Spraying hydrogen peroxide on flooring might help with the smell.
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StatusWoe said:
Thanks @Hollaaa and @mchops for suggestions. I've tried spraying the floor with disinfectant and using a fan I bought during the heatwave. Windows have been open during the day despite the rain, but unfortunately they need to be closed at night because the balcony light attracts insects.
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There's an issue with the tap, so we're just avoiding the sink and using the kitchen one instead. I did wonder if the smell was caused by electrical damage, but there've been no problems with light switches etc.

I was trying to figure out if I needed to call someone in to deal with it or if the problem will resolve itself eventually.
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Haha love that description.
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Seen you’re not using the sink. Poor some hot water and soda crystals down it. If that doesn’t work, go for drain unblocker and periodically pour water down that drain.
 
Hollaaa said:
Just been downstairs and our kitchen smells of eggs because we had boiled eggs with a salad for dinner. No sardines, mind you, so it could have been worse.
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Hate to admit that my first thought after the flooding was 'is this how the lingering honk smells?'
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Hollaaa said:
No sardines, mind you, so it could have been worse.
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Maybe try drying them out on a radiator. 🥰
 
MaineCoonMama said:
She's HippoSue this week. Lies in her big box with just her eyes and ears showing, like a hippo seeking prey.
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I've a Bossy photo. You've reminded me!
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I think she thought she was a lion and I was on safari
 
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