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 ...

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Q: Do I need to clean my garbage disposal and, if so, what’s the best way to do it? A: Given that it’s called a garbage disposal, you might think that this appliance is likely to reek if it’s not ...

A quick weekly cleaning will help prevent clogs and get rid of garbage disposal odors. Avoid dumping large amounts of grease, coffee grounds, or too much food waste at once.. Use plenty of water while ...

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Even if you avoid putting too many scraps or grimy waste items down the drain, your garbage disposal can get super smelly. Fortunately, you can quickly and easily deodorize it using items you already ...

When the multi-purpose cleaner, broom, dustpan, mop and rags come out for house cleaning, some areas and objects are still often overlooked. In all fairness, some items don’t need to be cleaned ...

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