Man horrified after being given grim warning about mystery black grime in sink – The Mirror
A man who came home to find his sink was covered in disgusting-looking black grime was no doubt shocked after realising what it actually was – and has been warned he needs to do something about it
A man who was left bewildered after noticing a load of unexplained black grime in his sink was shocked to learn the true origins of the mess. The anonymous man uploaded a picture to website Reddit to ask fellow forum users whether they had any idea what the mysterious black substance left in his sink could be caused from.
Upon first glance, it could look like the type of dirt that is left in a sink after you clean something really dirty and drain it. But this would be too obvious, and the forum user had no idea what the disgusting substance covering his porcelain sink in a circular pattern could be.
Luckily other forum users came to the rescue. Plumbing aficionados have warned that the black grime in his bathroom sink could in fact be "raw sewage". The horrified user, who lives alone, said he was shocked to come home and find the sink in that state.
In a plea to find out what had happened, he asked the forum: "I came back to my sink today and it looks like this. Any ideas of what it could be that caused this?" Thousands of people weighed in on the subject – and the verdict was eyeopening.
One user wrote: "If you didn't leave the sink full of dirty water then the sewer backed up. That's raw sewage." Another agreed, explaining: "Dude you're not going to like this, but your sewer backed up."
A third added: "Dude you're not going to like this, but your sewer backed up. You probably have this in your shower too. Happened to me once in an apartment. Thats nasty grime from the inside of your pipes and possibly some literal raw sewage mixed in. It's not even something you can fix either. The city has to fix that s**t. It probably happened to your neighbours too."
However, other helpful users suggested the problem was manageable. Some suggested pouring white vinegar down the sink, but warned there could be a bigger, underlying issue. One person shared: "I pour white vinegar down it every few weeks but once a year or so it'll start this up again and we gotta take the pipes apart under the sink and snake it."
Another shared a similar suggestion: "Vinegar is known to be helpful, but if you're still snaking the line every year on top of treating it every few weeks, you have a bigger underlying issue."
In the UK, you are responsible for maintaining or repairing any drains inside the boundaries of your property. According to Citizens Advice, you have to pay to get the work done. In some circumstances, your local authority environmental health department can order you to carry out improvement work or replace a private drain. If you're unsure, it's always best to seek the help of a professional.
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