Learning to clean a garbage disposal was a rite of passage for me. I graduated high school, moved away from home and was suddenly faced with this grimy, potentially dangerous kitchen appliance at the ...

Say goodbye to odors and keep your kitchen fresh. Garbage disposals can flush away food debris on pots and pans in a flash, but anyone who owns one of these devices knows that unpleasant smells are a ...

Shop TODAY independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. The garbage disposal is handy, but cleaning it isn't much fun. The ...

A Jacksonville, Florida-based apartment complex maintenance technician shared a simple way to clean your garbage disposal using just two household items you probably already have on hand. The tip was ...

Q: Do I need to clean my garbage disposal and, if so, what’s the best way to do it? A: Given that it’s called a garbage disposal, you might think that this appliance is likely to reek if it’s not ...

Closeup of a garbage disposal the water running over it - Susan Vineyard/Getty Images Garbage disposals are a handy appliance, but with frequent use, they can harbor plenty of buildup and bacteria.

Using ice in a garbage disposal helps scrape away any food residue and buildup where a cleaning brush can't reach. Throw in some citrus peels when using the ice method to eliminate any foul odors and ...

A woman shared a cleaning hack for garbage disposals that involves dishwasher detergent pods, but viewers were divided on whether this was a useful suggestion. TikTok user Stacie Priko (@thehomeadmin) ...

Garbage disposals are a boon for any kitchen. They cut down on landfill waste, make cleaning up and washing dishes a breeze, and are a fairly simple way to boost your home’s value. At some point, ...

Garbage disposals can flush away food debris on pots and pans in a flash, but anyone who owns one of these devices knows that unpleasant smells are a regular occurrence. That’s why it’s important to ...