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1. Disconnect the power. For obvious reasons, you don’t want to clean this appliance when the power is connected. Unplug the garbage disposal—or head to the breaker box to cut the power that way, if ...

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 ...

To clean your garbage disposal, add baking soda and vinegar in the disposal, let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, and then flush with hot water. To naturally deodorize your disposal, grind up thinly ...

The garbage disposal is one kitchen appliance that’s all too easy to overlook in terms of routine cleaning. Unlike your oven or your dishwasher, it’s not a device you necessarily use or even notice on ...

That lingering smell from your kitchen garbage disposal doesn't have to ruin your cooking experience. While many homeowners reach for expensive cleaning products or worry about using chemicals near ...

Avoid tossing coffee grounds or eggshells down the disposal.

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Your garbage disposal has a seemingly magical way of making your leftovers disappear down the drain. But with each use, food debris builds up and eventually makes your sink stink. The good news?