https://www.boards.ie/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:34:57 +0000 en smells — boards.ie - Now Ye're Talkin' https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2057981931/how-boards-smells-as-a-social-media-site Sun, 19 May 2019 18:06:37 +0000 After Hours [Deleted User] 2057981931@/discussions The models section used to smell for me like ploystyrene cement and super glue, but this has been replaced by the motors of drones and quadcopters.
The Gentlemen's Lounge has a whiff of expensive cogne, just a whiff mind you, as a fent myself.
What smells does boards evoke for you?]]> https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2057341489/pipes-and-kitchen-plumbing-help-with-washing-machine-smells Tue, 09 Dec 2014 12:24:56 +0000 Plumbing & Heating kruka 2057341489@/discussions
Our current problem is that when we used the washing machine, there was an awful stagnant water smell. It was tolerable at first but now is really bad. When I knew it was the washing machine (it did take some time), I pulled out the washing machine which revealed a soaked floor. Our machine only uses cold water hose. The machine drain hose was going into a white standpipe with a curved bend similar to an L shape. This curved L bend was held up with a tin of beans. The white pipe then continued horizontally towards the corner of the room and appeared to go under the extension to the drain. The kitchen sink and other units are in the way so I don't have a clear view of where this pipe ends and I'm only guessing where it goes. The fittings under the sink are free from any damp patches and don't appear to be leaking in any way. There is also a dishwasher drain pipe going into one of the fittings under the sink but we never use the diswasher.

I tested the stand pipe by putting the washing machine on a rinse and spin and watching it. The water was gushing up over the standpipe and onto the floor (hence the wet floor). I have tried drain cleaner with caustic soda and tested the water flow again. The water flow when a litre or kettle full of water is poured down the stand pipe is good so I decided to test the machine drain hose in the pipe again. This time the water didn't gush as much but still spilled back over the pipe and onto the floor. Sometimes when the water was going down the pipe there was a gurgling noise. Likewise when a lot of water was in the sink, the gurgling noise was heard going up the stand pipe.

Anytime I've used the washing machine since, I've put the machine's drain hose into to sink. I think some dirty water has got back into the machine however as anytime I use it the place stinks of stagnant water again. The clothes smell fine and fresh but the whole kitchen and conservatory reeks of this smell. It's only like this when the machine is on.

I was just wondering if anyone could lend some opinions as to what the real issue is. Obviously I need a plumber of some sort. Would it be a case that I just need a new piping going from the machine to the shore, perhaps getting them unblocked? Or should I rip up the entire floor and get the drains cleaned. Would it be worth paying for someone to come and look at the washing machine too (Hotpoint WD420)? We haven't any money so we're looking for a fix but one that isn't going to break the bank!]]> https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2056330248/smoking-smells Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:19:01 +0000 Smoking tsoparno 2056330248@/discussions my 9 yr old has a friend we have in our house almost everyday problem is both his parents smoke and in turn the kid stinks our house out when he's in.
i know its none of my business that they smoke but shouldn't they have the cop on not to smoke around their kids.
i also started avoiding goin to a friends house because of their chain smoking and me stinking with smoke when i get home.surely smokers should be more considerate of other people and their kids health.]]> https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055470876/your-favourite-smell Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:24:50 +0000 After Hours CL32 2055470876@/discussions
I've spent the last 20 minutes stabbing holes in a leg of lamb. I stuffed every hole with a slice of garlic and some bruised rosemary. I rubbed the whole thing with olive oil and covered it in too many layers of salt and black pepper. The smell off the thing is putting me into some form of dormant state. It's beautiful, and officially my favourite of all-time-ever.

When I was a kid it was cut grass or the smell off the the roads and footpaths when a sudden summer shower was drying up. Pencil shavings were nice too. But all that is history now.

Any one else got the one that makes life worthwhile?]]>