You probably spend almost no time thinking about the disposal in your kitchen sink right up until the garbage disposal is not working. Just as soon as that sink drain backs up, figuring out how to fix ...

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While your garbage disposal has a fairly straightforward job, that job is pretty taxing. It's no surprise that, of all the kitchen appliances, this one is prone to issues. A broken garbage disposal ...

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Few things bring a kitchen cleanup to a halt faster than an unresponsive garbage disposal. But whatever you do, do not put your hand down the disposal to try and figure out the problem! Your second ...

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If you notice an obnoxious smell lingering in your kitchen, your garbage disposal might be the culprit. While some assume these units can handle anything, that's not the case. Some waste inevitably ...

When was the last time you cleaned your garbage disposal? It’s likely been too long since its last wipe-down, but now’s as good a time as ever to start fresh with your garbage disposal cleaning ...

To clean your garbage disposal, add baking soda and vinegar in the disposal, let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, and then flush with hot water. To naturally deodorize your disposal, grind up thinly ...

While your garbage disposal has a fairly straightforward job, that job is pretty taxing. It's no surprise that, of all the kitchen appliances, this one is prone to issues. A broken garbage disposal ...