Applewood Plumbing’s “Stinky” Disposal Solutions

If you’ve noticed an unpleasant smell lurking from your kitchen sink, the problem is likely with your garbage disposal. Fortunately, there are simple solutions.

These home remedies use common household items that you likely already have on hand.

Here are Applewood’s most popular Plumbing Heating & Electric solutions for smelly waste:

  1. Clean the visible part. Use dish soap and a sponge to scrub the visible area of ​​the disposal. Sometimes small bits of food get stuck between the disposal rim and the sink when washing the sink. If left too long, the particles can turn into mold.
  2. Rinse the case. If the device smells bad, there is a possibility that food is still getting stuck in the disposal. Stop the sink drain and fill the basin about halfway with soap or vinegar and water. At the same time, turn on disposal and uncork the drain.
  3. Remove the mucus. Kosher salt acts as an abrasive. This can remove slimy residue from food. To do this, pour a large cup of ice into the garbage disposal and let it run. Add half a cup of salt while you’re still running. The combination of salt and ice should grind away the odor-causing residue. Rinse thoroughly to remove any salt residue.
  4. Routine flush. Cleaning your drain shouldn’t be done just when the drain smells. Routine washes can help keep your disposal from smelling bad and keeping the blades clean. To do this, simply turn on a thick jet of hot water and let it dispose of for at least a minute.

Make sure you keep up with routine flushing by running hot water into your disposal.

  1. Prevention is the best solution. Getting rid of bad smells is relatively easy, but prevention is the easiest way to fix the problem. Avoid throwing out fibrous vegetables like celery or starchy foods. Also, try to dispose of it a few seconds longer than it takes to push the small particles through.
  2. Fresh smelling cleaner. If the steps above didn’t improve the smell, you may need a stronger cleaner. First, lift the rubber flaps and pour half a cup of baking soda into them. Next, fill the drain with water until the baking soda is no longer visible, then pour half a cup of vinegar into it. Let rest for an hour. Turn on the garbage disposal and run cold water for a minute.

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