Eliminating stubborn foul odors from a garbage disposal involves cleaning away trapped organic slime and bacteria. Prerequisite: Ensure power is off before reaching into the unit. First, scrub the underside of the rubber splash guard baffle with a sponge dipped in dish soap and bleach water. Next, pour half a cup of baking soda down the drain, follow with one cup of white vinegar, let it fizz for 15 minutes, and grind a cup of ice cubes with coarse salt. Verification: Run a strong stream of cold water for 30 seconds to flush away loosened debris and confirm the disposal smells fresh.
1 votes
Marked as accepted