May Home Improvement To Do: Clean Your Garbage Disposal

Get rid of the winter funk in your kitchen by cleaning out your garbage disposal. This easy chore takes only a few minutes but can make a big difference in freshening up your sink and kitchen.

To clean a garbage disposal:

1. Pour half a cup of baking soda into the disposal.
2. Then pour in a cup of white vinegar to form a chemical reaction that cuts through grease and grime inside the disposal.
3. Allow the mixture to work its magic for a few minutes.
4. Pour a pot of boiling water down the disposal, and let it sit for five minutes.
5. Turn on the faucet and run the disposal for a minute or so to rinse out any leftover residue.

For easy continued maintenance, freeze an ice cube tray filled with water and chunks of unpeeled lemon. Periodically run a few lemon cubes through your disposal after doing the dishes. The ice and fruit fibers will scour the disposal clean, while the lemon juice keeps it smelling fresh.

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