Garbage disposals endure a lot, which means they should get a proper cleaning every now and then. Most people often notice when their garbage disposal smells or is not working at its fullest potential. Here are some tips and tricks to make sure your garbage disposal is clean and working properly:
Food Waste
Many people dump unwanted food or scraps down the garbage disposal. But did you know that this is the number one reason why garbage disposals smell and break? You should throw big amounts of food in the trash can.
Grease
A more common rule is to never pour hot grease or oil in the disposal. The grease will flow down the drain and harden, stopping up the disposal. A good way to dispose of grease or oil is to pour it in a container, then throw it away.
Maintenance
Despite all the things you shouldn’t put down the garbage disposal, it is important to continue to use it to avoid any corision or failures. Even if you are just running warm water down the drain, you should turn on the disposal.
Odors
Everyone has experienced funky odors coming from the disposal. It can be annoying and difficult to get rid of the smell. Here are some tips to get rid of the odors:
- Run ice cubes down the drain.
- Put citrus peels such as oranges or lemons into the disposal.
- For more stubborn smells, you can pour a cleaning down the drain.
Call a Professional
If any of these efforts do not solve the problem, you may need to call a plumber to assist. There may be a bigger issue that they can fix.
If life gets too busy or this seems overwhelming to you, Green Leaf Maid services are here to help! We offer many cleaning services customized for you, by you. Feel free to contact us for more information or questions.