HudsonDIY
Member
So I'd like some input on a smelly problem I'm having in one of my bathrooms. Recently my wife has been complaining of odors in our guest bath. I wouldn't really know, my nose isn't that sensitive and I rarely use that bathroom. Anyway, since that bathroom is rarely used and the shower is never used I assumed the p-trap on the shower had dried up and just needed some water. My wife ran the shower for an extended period of time, way long enough to fill the p-trap. The smell persists. The sink seems to be tight with no leaks and is frequently used by my wife. That leaves the toilet. I have noticed it doesn't seem very positively attached and can be "rocked" very slightly. I noticed this before but dismissed it since it doesn't leak. My question is...could the wax ring be leaking enough to allow sewer gas to escape with no leakage of the sewage itself? Seems pretty implausible to me and I don't want to screw with that toilet if its not the cause but I need to get rid of the smell.