Pinching your nose every time you walk into the kitchen? There’s a good chance the culprit is a dirty garbage disposal. Without proper cleaning, the collected residue of aged food waste can line your garbage disposal and create a smell that’s truly disgusting. Luckily, the experts at Solution Based Plumbing, Heating and A/C have a few excellent tips on how to make your garbage disposal not stink!
Full-on System Flush!
One of the best ways to attack a filthy, smelly garbage disposal is by performing a system flush with vinegar. Vinegar is an unmatched natural cleaning agent that outperforms many expensive store bought solutions; it’s that good! Simply fill up your sink halfway, add a healthy amount of vinegar, and let the solution drain slowly through your garbage disposal. This allows for a thorough cleaning without the headache of dismantling your disposal system.
A Natural Deodorant
If your kitchen sink has turned into the smelly armpit of your home, maybe it’s time you tried some deodorant. Though Old Spice probably won’t cut it, there’s an easy-to-make remedy that can freshen up your garbage disposal in no time! All you’ll need is a few citrus fruits. Lemons, oranges and grapefruit all work perfectly. Cut up the fruit and feed it into the garbage disposal while running cold water. Run your disposal for 10-15 seconds and voila; your kitchen will be fresh and fragrant again!
The Kitchen Sink Vesuvius
Remember the old, well-loved volcano science experiment from elementary school? A simple concoction of baking soda and vinegar would create an epic eruption that set the whole class gasping with astonished intrigue! What if we told you that the same process could clean your garbage disposal and erupt that horrible stench away? With nostalgia leading the way, pour two cups of baking soda into your garbage disposal, followed by a half cup of vinegar. The intense reaction will create a thorough disinfectant that, when allowed to sit for an hour, should make short work of your smelly disposal.
Still Wondering How To Make Your Garbage Disposal Not Stink?
What if you’ve tried the above techniques and the odor persists? It’s time to call in the pros. The skilled, experienced plumbers from Solution Based Heating, Plumbing and A/C are more than up to the task of eliminating your kitchen sink stench! Why not check out our customer testimonials to get some insight into the high-quality service you can expect from us? Go with us today and we’ll save your sink from that dreadful stink.