Question:
What is the best way to clean a garbage disposal?
Answer:
The garbage disposal is designed to pulverize food products which are then flushed away with water. The problem is that tiny food particles become trapped in the nooks and crannies of the garbage disposal, creating the perfect environment for bacteria and mold to grow.
Cleaning the garbage disposal weekly will help reduce bacteria and mitigate unpleasant odors.
Pour one half cup of baking soda into the garbage disposal followed by one cup of white vinegar (do not pre-mix the two). Allow the mixture to work its magic for a few minutes while you boil water in a teakettle or similar size pot. The baking soda and vinegar will make "fizzing" noises. Once the water reaches a boil, carefully pour it into the disposal.
For sharpening the blades of your garbage disposal, fill it half way with ice cubes, run cold water into the unit at full pressure, and turn on the disposal to grind the ice. For a nice, fresh scent, put some peels from a lemon, orange, lime, or grapefruit in the drain with the ice cubes.
*courtesy of NHI, John Watkins*
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