Here’s how to clean your kitchen’s in-sink garbage disposal

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Your garbage disposal is a great way to get rid of unwanted food items when you do dishes. While this is true, your garage disposal may actually start to smell like garbage after a little bit, making you long for the days of having a clean garbage disposal. In this blog, we’re going to tackle just a few of the ways to clean your kitchen’s in-sink garbage disposal unit.

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Use the power of citrus

Citrus fruits, like grapefruit, lemon, and lime, are natural deodorizers. Not only that, but they can also help with cleaning. For both of these reasons, that leftover orange peel or lemon from your tree are excellent tools to clear food waste from the wall and blades of your disposal.

To use this disposal cleaning method, put a few slices of citrus fruit down into your disposal. Hit the “on” button and let the fruit grind around for a minute before switching the system off.

Give your in-sink garbage disposal a wash

To give your garbage disposal a good cleaning, you don’t need to do anything special! All you need is some dish soap and a strong-bristled scrubbing brush. Take the scrub brush and apply some soap to it. Then, scrub down all the parts of your garbage disposal that you can see.

This cleaning methods eliminates food stuck in your disposal while also preventing mold from taking over as time passes. Mold most often develops in the joint between the rim of the disposal and the sink, so it’s a good idea to clean it every once in a while.

Mix baking soda and vinegar

This tried-and-true combination is a great way to clean your garbage disposal! Plus, you probably already have both baking soda and vinegar in your kitchen. Simply fill our disposal with some baking soda, add some vinegar, and then let the solution sit for a few minutes before rinsing the drain with water.

Let our plumbers help

If you still can’t get your garbage disposal to smell better, or your disposal isn’t working at all, give us a call at Reimer Home Services. We offer expert plumbing services throughout Buffalo and Western New York. We’re always happy to help, and we look forward to hearing from you!

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