Whenever the weather gets warm, we start getting complaints about garbage disposals beginning to reek. Here’s a fun & easy fix:
Ice: Your Secret Weapon against a Disposal
Grab a dozen or so ice cubes, and let your garbage disposal do the work for you! The ice will help keep the rotors sharp and remove debris that has accumulated inside your disposal. Some folks put a small amount of lemon or lime rinds in as well, to freshen up the smell. Just be careful not to put too much of those in: no need the clog your drains on purpose. But no matter how new your disposal is, what ultimately matters is that drain line beyond your disposal.