Anyone with a garbage disposal can attest to just how quickly they can become odorous and grimy. "Garbage disposals can become biohazard zones faster than [you may] think," says cleaning professional ...

Using ice in a garbage disposal helps scrape away any food residue and buildup where a cleaning brush can't reach. Throw in some citrus peels when using the ice method to eliminate any foul odors and ...

Garbage disposals can flush away food debris on pots and pans in a flash, but anyone who owns one of these devices knows that unpleasant smells are a regular occurrence. That’s why it’s important to ...

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Learning to clean a garbage disposal was a rite of passage for me. I graduated high school, moved away from home and was suddenly faced with this grimy, potentially dangerous kitchen appliance at the ...

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Closeup of a garbage disposal the water running over it - Susan Vineyard/Getty Images Garbage disposals are a handy appliance, but with frequent use, they can harbor plenty of buildup and bacteria.

A Jacksonville, Florida-based apartment complex maintenance technician shared a simple way to clean your garbage disposal using just two household items you probably already have on hand. The tip was ...