Lately I've noticed that my kitchen sink drains smell. I run plenty of soapy dishwater down, and I run the gargabe disposal pretty often (even though I don't normally put food scraps down it).

How do I get rid of the smell? Is there a magic potion that will make it smell like fresh flowers or something yummy?

I don't have that problem - maybe it is because I soak my sink constantly with hot water and bleach - and of course it goes right down the drain.

You can try that - then you can pour a box of baking soda down the drain and in the garbage disposal - or use lemon juice in both.

Lemon juice will make your kitchen smell nice - bleach makes it smell antiseptic - and baking soda - well - what can I say - LOL

but I am a firm believer of filling the sink with hot water and pouring bleach in it - let it sit until you can pull the plug without par-boiling your arm and hand!

I do it a few times a week - maybe I am OCG??? LOL!

and if you put your dishrag in and soak it - it comes out perfectly clean - works great after cleaning dishes and pots and pans from sauce-type meals like spaghetti, etc. - no stains left! just rinse in clean cold water and its good to go!

maybe I'll try soaking it in bleach. I don't mind the bleachy smell.

I don't know what's causing it and it's driving me crazy. It's not usually like this. I'm wondering if maybe the water isn't draining out into the septic as fast right now because of all the rain we've been getting and so maybe it's going a little stale while it's still in the pipes?

it could be something to do with your septic - we don't have septic but i have seen ads on TV for rid-x for septic systems - would using that help in anyway?? just a thought -

I heard that if you pour baking soda down your drain and then dump some hot vinegar down that will work too.

Here's a link..
Baking Soda Tip Using Baking Soda to Freshen and Unclog Drains