Learning to clean a garbage disposal was a rite of passage for me. I graduated high school, moved away from home and was suddenly faced with this grimy, potentially dangerous kitchen appliance at the ...

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Use baking soda, vinegar, hot water, ice, and citrus to clean and deodorize your garbage disposal. Avoid harsh chemicals; use cold water, salt, or a drain snake for tough clogs. Don’t pour grease or ...

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Q: Do I need to clean my garbage disposal and, if so, what’s the best way to do it? A: Given that it’s called a garbage disposal, you might think that this appliance is likely to reek if it’s not ...

Few things bring a kitchen cleanup to a halt faster than an unresponsive garbage disposal. But whatever you do, do not put your hand down the disposal to try and figure out the problem! Your second ...