Prevent the stinky smell before it strikes with these expert-approved methods.
A stinky garbage disposal leads toa foul-smelling kitchen, maybe even an entire homewhich no one wants.
Why Do Garbage Disposals Get Smelly?
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After all, you constantly run water down it, so why would it still stink?
Tim Buszka, head of marketing at Affresh, says there are a few potential reasons for this problem.
This can cause a potential clog, an even larger issue you want to avoid.
The main task you could do is to clean the disposal regularly before any stinky odors arise.
Buszka suggests pouring bothvinegar and baking sodadown the drain to clean it and deodorize it.
There are also garbage disposal tablets that are made specifically for this use, like ones made by Affresh.
No matter what method you use, Buszka recommends cleaning the disposal monthly.
You’ll also want to be cautious about what you send down your garbage disposal.
Learn the signs that your disposal might need to be repaired or replaced.
