Say goodbye to odors and keep your kitchen fresh.
What youll need
Instructions
Step 1: Disconnect the power supply.
Step 2: Clean the splash guard.
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Next, use an old toothbrush or scrubbing brush to clean it thoroughly using dish [soap].
Pay extra attention to the underside and remove any debris or slime.
Step 3: Use pliers or tongs to remove visible debris.
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Use your flashlight and inspect the disposal for any visible debris.
Should you find some, dispose of it using tongs or pliers.
Never use your hands to prevent the injury, instructs Alicia Sokolowski, cleaning expert atAspenClean.
Step 4: Run an ice and salt cycle.
Then, turn on the cold water and the disposal for about 15 seconds.
This will help to clean the grinding elements and remove the stubborn debris, Alicia Sokolowski tells us.
Step 5: Freshen with baking soda and vinegar.
A crucial sanitizing stage involves a couple of pantry staples: baking soda and white vinegar.
To deodorize any smells in your garbage disposal, pour half a cup of baking soda into the disposal.
Then start slowly pouring a cup of white vinegar into the disposal.
The mixture will then start to fizz and bubble.
Let it sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the reaction to clean and deodorize properly.
Finally, rinse the disposal with hot water by running the hot tap for a minute, says Sokolowski.
Step 6: Run citrus peels or pieces through the disposal.
Add some lemon peels to the disposal to leave a pleasant citrus scent, says Tretyakova.
ensure that you are adding the lemon pieces one at a time.
Step 7: Do a final rinse.
Lastly, clear every last bit of residue out by giving the disposal a final rinse.
