This Is How To Safely Clean A Garbage Disposal

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When you have a strong odour coming from your kitchen, you may want to check your garbage disposal. The garbage disposal can get really smelly because of all the food particles that get stuck in there. These food particles become the perfect breeding ground for bacteria which feed on the food particles and end up smelling really bad. So if you've taken your garbage out and cleaned out your garbage can really well, and you still have a strong odour coming from your kitchen, it's probably your garbage disposal if you have one. It's so important to clean your garbage disposal frequently even if it's not smelling, just to keep it clean and working properly. Some people just pour some bleach down the drain and call it a day, but using these chemicals is not necessary. You can use natural cleaners to clean out your garbage disposal and leave it smelling fresher than ever. These cleaning tips from YouTube will cover exactly what to use and how to clean your garbage disposal the easy way using all natural cleaners.

For this cleaning tip, you'll be using a bunch of items that you may already have at home including ice, salt, vinegar, and lemons. The white vinegar will act as a natural antibacterial cleaner which will kill germs and bacteria; the salt will also work to do this too. The ice gives something for the disposal unit to crunch up that's not food to clean the blades. The vinegar will also help neutralise odours. So first of all when trying this cleaning tip and otherwise, never ever put your hand in a garbage disposal while it's plugged in. If you have a really bad clog, it's always best to call a professional to get it looked at. So first of all, you're going to put the ice and salt down the drain, and you can also add the vinegar too. Then run your machine so the natural cleaners can work their magic while running cold water from your tap down the drain at the same time. Then to freshen the garbage disposal put some lemon peels down the drain and run water while you turn the machine on.

You can do these cleaning tips once every few weeks to keep your unit running smoothly and smelling great.

The first garbage disposal unit was invented in 1927 by an architect named John W. Hammes and he developed a unit called the InSinkErator that was released in 1940, but General Electric created one in 1935 called The Disposal. At first, there were regulations against the garbage disposals because people and officials were worried that the garbage would clog up the sewage system. It was actually illegal to have a garbage disposal in New York City for many years. However, these days there are no bans on the units. Actually, they are proving to be better for the environment than regular garbage disposal methods which most commonly is throwing your garbage in a bag and putting it into a bin to be picked up. Using this method, the trucks required for garbage collection produce pollution, and then, the food scraps are buried in landfills which produce methane gas, and methane gas is bad for the environment. So having a garbage disposal unit actually helps by breaking the food down into smaller pieces so that it can decompose faster. You can also compost your fruits, veggies, coffee grinds, egg shells, tea bags and paper products in your own backyard which will eventually produce your own fertile soil to work with in the garden. Check out the full video for the tutorial.***

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