My garbage disposal smells bad. I have tried grinding a lemon with ice in there. Also, vinegar.
2007-06-27 09:41:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Bleach might be a good solution, but be careful if you have a septic system. Septic systems rely on bacteria to break wase down. If too much bleach enters the system, you will kill too much of the bacteria.
You could also try dumping baking soda into the garbage disposal.
Good luck
2007-06-27 09:48:38 · answer #1 · answered by Tucci 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On a regular basis - several times a week, I fill up the sink with hot, very soapy, water and I run the disposal. If you still have a smell, pour a box of baking soda in it and leave it over night, rinsing in the morning. You may want to do this about once a month.
2007-06-27 09:57:56 · answer #2 · answered by deanie1962 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have to disassemble the unit to clean first. Some come with an offset allen wrench to do this.
Also, some fill the sink with very hot water and a generous amount of Dawn (or other degreasing) dishwashing liquid. Pull the stopper and run the disposal.
You can also purchase a foaming cleaner designed for this purpose. Walmart sometimes sells.
2007-06-27 09:48:58 · answer #3 · answered by mrNetVestor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get disposal cleaner called "disposal care". It's by the dishwashing liquid and dish soap at your favorite store.
2007-06-27 10:43:56 · answer #4 · answered by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I poor bleach down mine...let it sit for about half an hour then run super hot water down it and run the disposal....it seems to work pretty good for me....good luck!
2007-06-27 10:15:18 · answer #5 · answered by April 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was going to recommend exactly what you have done, it maybe to your best bet to shell out 50 bucks or so and have a plumber snake your sink pipes, you might try running some liquid plumber down it and let it set.
2007-06-27 09:49:43 · answer #6 · answered by Ozark Woman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About once a month I pour regular household bleach down all my drains to de-clog them and keep them smelling fresh.. .Just do it before you go to bed and that should take care of any smell...Good luck....
2007-06-27 10:41:08 · answer #7 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pour in a bottle of pine-sol disinfectant, run it while pouring. Then follow with hot water.
2007-06-27 10:31:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cup of bleach every second day will keep it sweet.
And keep away the cockroaches!
2007-07-01 06:31:41 · answer #9 · answered by Cilly Buggah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put ice cubes and lemon slices in it and run it.
2007-06-27 09:47:32 · answer #10 · answered by mtnbikegma 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋