I noticed a strong musty odor coming from my garborator, I have tried baking soda, lemons and vinegar but nothing seemed to help , any other suggestions.
2006-10-02 09:31:21 · 7 answers · asked by momupnorth 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
All at the same time? Seriously, pour in a cup of baking soda. Add a cup of vinegar. Let it foam and fizz for ten minutes. Flush with hot water. If that doesn't work, grind up some lemon rinds. If that doesn't work, mix a quarter cup of bleach with 2 cups of hot water and pour that in, let it sit for a while, then flush with hot water. If that doesn't work, call a plumber.
2006-10-02 09:38:38 · answer #1 · answered by fyrfly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had the same problem. Upon closer examination, we had a tiny lead in the machine. Perhaps this is where the odor is coming from? How old is the machine?
2006-10-02 16:39:13 · answer #2 · answered by busboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
turn on your water very hot and let it run. Turn on your garbage disposal while the water is running and keep it all going for a couple minutes. If you have two sides to your sink then after you turn off the disposal, run the hot water on the other side.
2006-10-02 16:37:42 · answer #3 · answered by Lita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try running a foaming pipe cleaner through your second sink. Your pipes may be getting a build-up and that may be the source of the smell.
2006-10-02 16:39:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try boiling hot water and fairy liquid,
Fill the sink to the top, add fairy washing up liquid a generous squirt and let it go do this once a week.
2006-10-02 16:41:56 · answer #5 · answered by draintek 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try grinding a few apples to nutrilize the smell.
2006-10-02 16:38:58 · answer #6 · answered by Trudy P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are cleaning solutions for the garbage dispoal - I use one once a week & it does a good job.
2006-10-02 16:38:21 · answer #7 · answered by dryheatdave 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋