Most of us have a garbage disposal in our kitchens, and we know it is a great appliance for all those household duties. But like any other appliance around our home, if it isn’t operated and maintained properly then it can break down, clog or even release unwanted odors.
Below you can find great tips to keep your garbage disposal clog and odor free, best part —no chemicals involved!
- Sprinkle a half cup of baking soda down the disposal then add one cup of white vinegar. Let the mixture fizz, it will probably make some noise, allow it to work for a few minutes. Then pour boiling water down the drain.
- Fill the drain with two cups of ice. Pour a cup of salt (rock salt is great if you have it) over the ice cubes. Next, run some cold water and turn on the garbage disposal until the ice is gone. The ice/salt mixture will help loosen the grime and debris from the grinding elements, that contribute to odors.
- Cut a lemon, lime or orange in half. With the water on and garbage disposal running, add the fruit halves, one at a time, to the disposal. The fruit will help clean and deodorize your drain.
- Do all these steps periodically.
We hope this natural methods help you solve those day-to-day issues you may have with your garbage disposal. Also, don’t forget to keep your sink sanitized, you can also check out this guide to properly tackle the cleanliness of your house sinks.
Of course, these are general maintenance tips and simple remedies for minor daily problems. If you try these solutions and they show no positive results or the problem seems to be getting worse, contact All Area Appliance, immediately. We have the tools and know-how to address almost every garbage disposal emergency, in some cases even same day service. Get an estimate today!