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 ...

The garbage disposal is a miracle of modern engineering, but it does require some consistent upkeep. Here's exactly how often ...

Avoid tossing coffee grounds or eggshells down the disposal.

Even if you avoid putting too many scraps or grimy waste items down the drain, your garbage disposal can get super smelly. Fortunately, you can quickly and easily deodorize it using items you already ...

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