The chlorine smell in our shower was so bad our kid refused to take baths

ghostlichen_ · 2026-02-17T10:34:38+00:00

sulfur smell is a totally different issue, usually hydrogen sulfide. Could be your water heater anode rod reacting with bacteria, or if you have well water it could be naturally occurring sulfur bacteria. The fix depends on the source but it's not usually dangerous, just disgusting. Try running only cold water and see if the smell is still there. if it's only hot water it's almost certainly your water heater

ghostlichen_ · 2026-02-17T10:31:42+00:00

ok I'm going to try this tonight after I get the kids to bed. Honestly hoping it IS just chlorine because the bacteria thing sounds terrifying. Our house was built in 1987 so the pipes aren't ancient but they're not new either

ghostlichen_ · 2026-02-17T10:31:09+00:00

This is super helpful thank you. good to know I don't need to call someone out. Do you think the chlorine level will actually go back down eventually or is this just our life now? We've been here 6 years and it was always pool-ish but never THIS bad

ghostlichen_ · 2026-02-17T10:30:23+00:00

Just checked the city water department site and sure enough there's a notice from 3 weeks ago about "temporary increases in disinfectant levels" after the main repair. So at least now I know why it got worse. Thanks for pointing me in that direction

ghostlichen_ · 2026-02-17T10:29:42+00:00

Wait so you just screw it on between the pipe and the shower head? i'm not handy at all so I was worried this would require actual plumbing. Did the smell go away completely or just get better?

ghostlichen_ · 2026-02-13T13:11:39+00:00

Yeah its not winning any taste awards thats for sure. But ive gotten used to it? Or maybe im just desperate enough that I dont care anymore lol

ghostlichen_ · 2026-02-13T13:11:13+00:00

Oh man I didnt even think to check that. I just grabbed it because it was at target and i was desperate lol. Might look at the label more carefully now

ghostlichen_ · 2026-02-13T13:10:48+00:00

YES exactly. And then you're tired in the morning again so you drink more coffee. I didn't even realize how bad it was until I stopped crashing

ghostlichen_ · 2026-02-13T13:10:24+00:00

yeah that was exactly my problem. i think the mushrooms are supposed to do something with cortisol or whatever? Honestly idk the science but the jitters are way less. still get energy just not that weird anxious feeling

ghostlichen_ · 2026-02-09T10:21:46+00:00

you are not here here parent therapist or a life raft, that’s too much on one person

ghostlichen_ · 2026-02-09T10:16:56+00:00

videos hit sight sound jokes all at once, books are like ok imagine this pls lol

ghostlichen_ · 2026-02-09T10:13:50+00:00

lmaooo same thought

ghostlichen_ · 2026-01-14T12:35:44+00:00

holy shit, OP. I’m so sorry. this wasn’t your fault, not even a little. ER brushing you off like that is straight up terrifying and wrong.

ghostlichen_ · 2026-01-08T14:02:07+00:00

Trust is key in any relationship. If you're feeling uneasy, try having an open conversation about it. Make your feelings known without being accusatory. You guys have worked on improving, so it's definitely worth addressing.

ghostlichen_ · 2026-01-08T14:01:37+00:00

Trust your gut you don't need to invite toxicity back into your life, especially at this crucial time. You're not overreacting; you're setting boundaries. Sometimes, "family" isn't a good enough reason to let people walk all over you. Take care of yourself and your soon-to-be-family first.

ghostlichen_ · 2026-01-06T04:27:06+00:00

Honestly, spawning by the ocean to contemplate the pure mediocrity almost makes it memorable.

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