How to Eliminate Odor in your Garbage Disposal

Dealing with a garbage disposal that emits a foul odor throughout your home can be frustrating, unpleasant, and embarrassing. After months of regular use, your garbage disposal begins to incur smelly bacteria and food particles lodged deep within those hard to reach places. To remove those embarrassing smells, here are simple, inexpensive ways to clean and maintain your garbage disposal:

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Cleaning the Blades

To clean the blades of your garbage disposal you do not have to purchase expensive cleaners but only need a few common household items. All you need are ice cubes, rock salt, vinegar, and baking soda.

  • Ice Cubes and Rock Salt

Pour two cups of ice cubes and one cup of rock salt into your garbage disposal. Run cold water over the ice and rock salt and turn on your garbage disposal allowing it to run for 10 to 15 seconds. Combined, the ice and rock salt break up and dislodge any food particles and debris from your garbage disposal.

It is recommended that you use cold water when cleaning your garbage disposal to prevent any grease in your garbage disposal from congealing down your drain.

  • Ice Cubes and Vinegar

If you do not have rock salt, you can use vinegar as a substitute. Pour two cups of ice cubes and one cup of vinegar into your garbage disposal. Run cold water over the ice and rock salt and turn on your garbage disposal allowing it to run for 10 to 15 seconds. The ice and vinegar act similarly to the ice and rock salt by ing any bacteria and food stuck within your garbage disposal.

Interestingly enough, the ice cubes actually help sharpen the blades within your garbage disposal while simultaneously cleaning it.

  • Baking Soda and Vinegar

Another solution for cleaning your garbage disposal using household items involves baking soda and vinegar. Pour one cup of baking soda and one cup of vinegar into your garbage disposal. This will create a chemical reaction that helps dissolve any odorous bacteria and food particles in your garbage disposal, especially in those hard to reach place.

Additionally, the baking soda and vinegar will help clear your drain by breaking apart debris and smelly bacteria.

Clearing the Drain

After cleaning the blades on your garbage disposal, it is recommended that clear your drain by plugging up your sink and filling it with two to four inches of water. Remove the plug and immediately turn on your garbage disposal to help rinse it clean, clearing any remaining debris from your drain.

If you are still having issues with odor coming from your garbage disposal and have tried everything, Call Daniels Plumbing at (281) 351-6661 to have a licensed plumber diagnose your garbage disposal problem, give you an estimate, and fix it on the spot.

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