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A garbage disposal takes care of lots of messes in my kitchen sink. Even though I'm careful about not putting bones or grease down there, it still needs regular cleaning to keep it from smelling bad; ...

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1. Keep the garbage disposal clean, free-flowing and smell-free by filling the sink with 3 inches of warm water. 2. Add a good handful or about 1 cup of baking soda. 3. Turn the disposal on and ...

Your garbage disposal has a seemingly magical way of making your leftovers disappear down the drain. But with each use, food debris builds up and eventually makes your sink stink. The good news?

Even if you avoid putting too many scraps or grimy waste items down the drain, your garbage disposal can get super smelly. Fortunately, you can quickly and easily deodorize it using items you already ...

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Anyone with a garbage disposal can attest to just how quickly they can become odorous and grimy. "Garbage disposals can become biohazard zones faster than [you may] think," says cleaning professional ...