How to Clean and Deodorize Your Garbage Disposal: Frugal and Green

Learn how to clean and deodorize your garbage disposal in a natural and frugal way. By using common household items, you can freshen your garbage disposal without harmful chemicals, safe for the environment, and economical. You'll be helping your family (by reducing chemical usage and financially) and helping the planet.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Lemon
• Baking Soda
• White Vinegar

1. RECIPE 1:
   
   To freshen your garbage disposal, peel a lemon and put the peel down the drain. Run the disposal for several minutes. The peel will naturally dissolve built up food, kill odor causing bacteria, and leave the kitchen fresh. An orange can also be used.

2. RECIPE 2:
   
   Pour 1/2 cup baking soda and 1/2 cup hot white vinegar down garbage disposal. Let sit for 5 minutes then run hot water down the disposal.

3. RECIPE 3:
   
   Make white vinegar ice cubes by freezing full strength white vinegar in an ice cube tray. Run several cubes down the disposal while flushing with cold water.

Resources

• Frugal Patti - Tips for Frugal Living

[LucyRN]

on 11/7/2008 Thanks for the advice, I hate it when my disposal starts smelling!