How to Clean Your Garbage Disposal

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Physically remove lodged objects.. Flush with water.. Use ice cubes and salt.

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1

Physically remove lodged objects.

Step 1

Physically remove lodged objects.

2

Flush with water.

Step 2

Flush with water.

3

Use ice cubes and salt.

Step 3

Use ice cubes and salt.

4

Scrub with an old toothbrush or scrub brush.

Step 4

Scrub with an old toothbrush or scrub brush.

5

Use citrus fruit peels.

Step 5

Use citrus fruit peels.

6

Use baking soda and vinegar.

Step 6

Use baking soda and vinegar.

7

Rinse with a little bleach.

Step 7

Rinse with a little bleach.

8

Use Borax.

Step 8

Use Borax.

9

Only put biodegradable food items in your garbage disposal.

Step 9

Only put biodegradable food items in your garbage disposal.

10

Run your garbage disposal for longer each time you use it.

Step 10

Run your garbage disposal for longer each time you use it.

11

Avoid getting grease in your drain.

Step 11

Avoid getting grease in your drain.

12

Cut large food items into smaller pieces.

Step 12

Cut large food items into smaller pieces.

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