How can I get rid of that awful odor in my garbage disposal? (garburator)
Odor in your disposal comes from clinging residue that hasn't moved through but is still in the garburator rotting - which can very quickly grow a high bacteria count especially meats.
A garburator that does what it's designed to do shouldn't smell.
Here's what to do:
Run lots of water -- lots. You'll want to flood the chamber so it forces the scraps and fragments against the walls and blades, really flushing the unit out. Once clean and flushed it won't smell. You can also add in vinegar or baking soda or grind some citrus peels.
If your garburator has stunk for awhile, best to clean and disinfect the rubber drain baffle.
Do not put in your garburator:
Chicken bones
Banana peels
Corn Hucks
Celery
Bacon fat - greasy materials -- potential clogs
Gravy
Broiler pan drippings
Anything greasy down the garburator - make sure to follow it up with cold water for at least 1min to keep any fat solid enough to be swept away.
MOP-n-BUCKET Cleaning Service, Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam
