Messy Monday: How to Clean a Garbage Disposal

Is your garbage disposal due for a good cleaning? Next time try this method & you'll be impressed at how much longer it can extend the time in between cleanings.

Please excuse my ugly scratched wood paneling walls. Someday I will get to remodel my kitchen...

•baking soda

•vinegar

 •ice cubes

•citrus peels or lemon juice

- Start by pouring a bit of baking soda down the drain that leads to your garbage disposal.

- Next, slowly pour some vinegar to create a reaction with the baking soda. This will help to break up some of the gunk down there.

 - When the fizzing starts to slow down, run the hot water & turn the disposal on.

- After 30-60 seconds, add a couple ice cubes. This will help to sharpen the blades. 

- Lastly add some citrus peels for a fresh scent. If you don't have any, some lemon juice will work too.