Work, Gross and Smells: What died in here? - FML

What died in here?

By Anonymous - 21/05/2023 02:00 - Australia

Today, I unlocked the door at work and was immediately hit with the most disgusting smell I've ever encountered. Imagine the worst fart you've ever smelled, coupled with sewerage, and mold. The windows don't open. I have the door wide open and have used a whole can of Glen 20. It has done nothing. FML

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Thaylok 17

Saturday 20 May 2023 19:34

Did you at least find the source of the odor? There are professionals who can even clean the stinch of the rotted bodies.

Ubehage 32

Saturday 20 May 2023 18:15

Odor-removing chemicals does nothing to improve health-conditions. I wouldn't be in that room, period. Find the source of the smell, clean it.

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Ubehage 32

Saturday 20 May 2023 18:15

Odor-removing chemicals does nothing to improve health-conditions. I wouldn't be in that room, period. Find the source of the smell, clean it.

Thaylok 17

Saturday 20 May 2023 19:34

Did you at least find the source of the odor? There are professionals who can even clean the stinch of the rotted bodies.

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