Alas, you were wrong: A garbage disposal, like most appliances in your home, will get pretty gross if you don’t clean it from time to time. So while we hate to add another chore to your to-do list, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Garbage disposals make doing the dishes a breeze. With just one little flip of a switch, these handy little kitchen gadgets make food scraps and kitchen waste disappear in a flash. However, like most ...

Experts share how to best deodorize and de-grime using common household ingredients When cleaning your garbage disposal, water goes a long way—simply running the tap after each use can help flush the ...

Of all the appliances and gadgets in your kitchen, the garbage disposal is often the most overlooked when it comes to cleaning and maintenance. After all, the magical waste disposal system takes all ...

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In the quest for journalists to continuously come up with ideas for articles, one easy solution is to look inward. And with my new(ish) rental apartment kitchen, that means adjusting to a new-to-me ...

Trash cans are kind of gross. You keep a container of food waste and plastic wrappers in the kitchen, and it starts to smell. Garbage disposals are supposed to alleviate the smelly trash problem. They ...

Your garbage disposal has a seemingly magical way of making your leftovers disappear down the drain. But with each use, food debris builds up and eventually makes your sink stink. The good news?

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