Weekly cleaning can keep the garbage disposal clean and free of smells. Turn off the power to prevent the disposal from being turned accidentally on while you are cleaning, even though your hand shouldn't be near the grinding "teeth" at the bottom of the chamber.
Unplug the disposal from the outlet under the sink, or turn off the disposal's breaker in your home's service panel breaker box. Apply dish soap to an abrasive kitchen sponge and scrub thoroughly under the baffle to get all into all of the folds and creases. Rinse the sponge frequently to remove all the gunk.
Swipe around the top of the grinding chamber. Again, rinse the sponge frequently. Repeat until the sponge pulls up no more gunk and the disposal's surfaces feel clean.
If you do nothing other than clean these two key areas, your sink will probably be in great shape. But if you want to freshen the disposal and drainpipe while you're at it, then continue to the next step of adding in baking soda and vinegar or read on for the ice, and either rock salt, or vinegar technique.
Place the sink stopper over the drain opening. The mixture of baking soda and vinegar will fizz up like a kids' science class volcano it's the same "lava" mixture. The sink stopper traps the fizzing baking soda inside the disposal. Wait a few minutes, then remove the stopper, and flush the disposal with hot water while running the garbage disposal. Failure to do so could turn a routine household chore into a scene from a horror movie!
To disconnect the power, either pull the plug, which is typically connected to an outlet under the sink or turn off the electricity from the breaker box. Always double-check that you disconnected the right circuit by attempting to turn on the garbage disposal before starting to clean it. The rubber splash guard also known as a gasket or baffle , with its many grooves and crevices, likely has a lot of small food particles and grease trapped underneath it. Pull it out of the drain and thoroughly clean it with an old toothbrush or scrubbing brush and lots of dish detergent.
Scrub vigorously, paying particular attention to the underside, to remove any debris or slime. While the splash guard is removed, shine a flashlight into the disposal to check for any food particles that may be eluding the grinder. Use tongs or pliers to reach into the disposal and remove the food pieces. Need to know how to clean the garbage disposal with baking soda? Let it sit for half an hour, so it can work its deodorizing magic.
Then pour in one cup of vinegar, which will cause a foamy liquid to bubble up into your sink. When it comes to kitchen clean-up, it can feel like a thankless, never-ending job. As soon as you finish washing the dishes, someone comes by with a glass.
And once you finish cleaning up the pots and pans from last night's dinner, someone inevitably asks for something to eat. You're constantly wiping down kitchen countertops, scrubbing tile grout to keep it pristine , mopping up spills, and just generally keeping things neat.
And then there are the appliances! The refrigerator needs constant surveillance why do we never eat all the fruit before it goes bad?
But that darn sink requires the most maintenance. In addition to keeping it sparkling, you have to deal with drain flies , get rid of gnats , and take care of your disposal. We're here to help with the latter, and don't worry, it's easier than you think. You know what smells nice? Turn on the water, turn on the garbage disposal, and add a half lemon or lime to the disposal. If it's still stinky, go ahead and add another half.
Plus, it can help dislodge any food scraps that are stuck in the garbage disposal without running the risk of adding another strange smell to the mix. Run your garbage disposal and drop one to three ice cubes into it one at a time. Give it at least an hour and see if the smell clears up. You can use a lemon, a lime, or an orange for this trick. Why is citrus the way to go? Citrus fruits are acidic and can help eat away at all sorts of caked-on or greasy messes.
Citrus also helps to neutralize unpleasant odors while filling the air with something much sweeter and more refreshing. Then, cut the fruit into small pieces, turn on your garbage disposal, and throw the pieces in one at a time. Just like you did with the ice, give it about an hour and check again to see if the smell is still lingering. Do not use one right after the other and never mix bleach and vinegar.
Doing so creates a toxic gas that can cause serious health problems. Then, pour about a tablespoon of bleach into the running water so that it washes down the drain. The bleach should knock out whatever is causing your sink to stink.
Bleach is also an odor neutralizer, although it does come with a pungent smell of its own.
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