To skip stinky smells, you should grind up food pieces right away with cold water and use your disposal long enough. Typically, 30 seconds will do it.
Avoid dumping coffee grounds, eggshells, potato peels and banana peels into your disposal, because they lead to drainage troubles and unpleasant odors. While bleach seems like a smart idea for cleaning your garbage disposal, it solidifies grease and other food residue in your pipes, leading to obstructions.
Our Columbus plumbing Experts recommend doing one of these chemical-free combos every week to keep your disposal smelling fresh:
- Hot water and baking soda
- Hot water and dish soap
- Hot water and vinegar
You can also get garbage disposal pods or grind up citrus peels to get rid of scents.
If your garbage disposal has a sewer smell, you could be experiencing a leak. Reach the Experts at 614-334-3192 for plumbing service in Columbus.