I tried this method, but the starter smelled really, really bad after following the recipe. I have no idea what went wrong, or if it is supposed to smell like that but I didn't use it. My house temperature is in the low 70's. I used bottled water and clean equipment. I got the bubbles, fed it as directed. It didn't smell 'tangy'; it actually smelled like vomit or worse. I don't know if living in southeastern Louisiana is conducive to making sourdough starters... Any help is appreciated!

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