I have a septic tank and I'm wondering if that is causing the mildew odor?
2006-06-25 03:20:23 · 15 answers · asked by susansciullo 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Another idea: Put ice cubes in there and chop 'em up. Cleans it all out.
2006-06-25 03:24:52 · answer #1 · answered by Thom Thumb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something that I have always used when I have a sour smelling disposal is to pour some baking soda (arm & hammer, etc) into the disposal and then follow it up with approx 1/2 c of white vinegar. After it stops bubbling, your smell should be gone.
2006-06-25 03:25:38 · answer #2 · answered by adoptedpisces 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like there is something in the disposer that hasn't been totally digested.
Every few days, I run a couple handfulls of ice down the disposer. Then I put an orange or lemon down it that has been cut up. It even works if you eat the orange, then just run the orange peels down.
Good luck --
2006-06-25 03:26:50 · answer #3 · answered by Wisdomwoman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using chlorine bleach, not too much. OR, use a half of a lemon, cut in several pieces & let the garbage disposal "clean itself" with that .
2006-06-25 03:59:24 · answer #4 · answered by jrwduck 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone said this already but it's sooooooooooooo true. If you use lemons and limes, don't throw out the rinds--run them through your disposal.
2006-06-25 03:34:10 · answer #5 · answered by http://fuelthearmy.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lemon peel
2006-06-25 16:20:18 · answer #6 · answered by kellyrv_bsa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use ice cubes once a week to clean it out and use baking soda after cleaning.
2006-06-25 10:15:06 · answer #7 · answered by Ka'De 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All good ideas. Clean it with bleach then keep it smelling good by running citrus fruits thru it.
2006-06-25 07:45:39 · answer #8 · answered by nursienurse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pour a little bit of Clorox and it should do the job
2006-06-25 07:56:47 · answer #9 · answered by nikkig813 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lemon pieces or baking soda.
2006-06-25 03:48:07 · answer #10 · answered by margarita 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋