The standard and most effective tool used to unjam a garbage disposal is a 1/4-inch hex wrench (also known as an allen wrench). Most garbage disposal manufacturers either include a specialized double-ended wrench with the unit or design the bottom motor shaft with a standard hexagonal socket hole specifically for this tool. Additionally, you can use a pair of long-handled kitchen tongs or pliers to reach down through the sink drain opening to remove foreign objects. Verification: Insert the hex wrench into the bottom motor socket and rock it to clear the obstruction.
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