How to Deodorize a Garbage Disposal and Garbage Pail

Garbage Disposal Cleaning & Garbage Pail Deodorization Time!!!

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Citrus Slices
• Borax

1. Well, cleaning the garbage disposal is one of my least favorite past times. But, it has to be done otherwise you will hear "whats that smell?" more times than you can count. The good news it is easy to drop in the appropriate cleaner run it and move on to the fun things in life.
   
   
   I have two solutions I use that help me to the reach that clean scent and disinfected state of mind.
2. Citrus 1. Citrus Scent
   
   Gather a couple citrus such as lemons, grapefruit, or oranges. You can choose your scent! I prefer the grapefruit. Cut into thin slices. About 3/4" to 1" thick. Grind the slices one at a time in the garbage disposal. Do not jam all the slices into the garbage disposal at the same time. You will run the risk of clogging your pipes. Rinse with hot water.
3. Borax 2. Disinfectant
   
   1/4 cup Borax is all the disinfectant you will need. Every two weeks or so pour some borax into the garbage disposal.
4. Garbage Pail Deodorization can be fun! Each time you add garbage to your garbage pail, sprinkle a handful of baking soda on top to help control the malodor. In addition, when you change the garbage bag sprinkle some in the bottom of the pail before replacing the garbage bag.

Tips & Warnings

• You can complete these steps as often or infrequently as you choose.
• Do not jam all the slices into the garbage disposal at the same time.