Controlling Odors From Your Garbage Disposal

Controlling the bad odor from you garbageFirst Step
compactor is very important, as bacteria from thoseCheck the rubber covers of the disposal. Small pieces
rotten dregs and junk accumulate rapidly. The badof garbage usually accumulate in that area under the
other is actually caused by these bacteria presentflaps, these craps contributes to the foul smell.
inside you garbage compactor. Exposure from thisSecond Step
bad odor can lead into a lot of health risks likeClean the black rubber cover if necessary. If you can
pulmonary, skin and respiratory diseases.lift it out from the compactor, wash it it a scrub
The job of a garbage disposal is to eliminate the odorbrush and warm soapy water right away. If the black
from those junks you put onto it by chopping theserubber cover is mounted permanently on the
craps into pieces before sending it down the drain.compactor, lift up each of its flap and wash it with
But because it is the first place where various typessoapy water and brush it with an old toothbrush.
of dregs meet, the garbage compactor itselfThird Step
becomes the source of the bad smell itself. MostAlways deodorize the garbage disposal after the
garbage compactors that has this bad smell arecleaning. You can use the lemon to kill the smell. Cut
usually jammed damaged, and needs to be fixed.the lemon in half and place the fruit inside the
This article will give you some tips in fixing yourcompactor, put a handful of baking soda inside the
damaged garbage disposal.compactor. Put cold water and turn on the disposal,
Things You'll Need:this will clean itself by grinding the mixture.
Baking SodaTips and Warnings
LemonAlways switch off the unit or turn off your circuit
Old Toothbrushbreaker first before you start cleaning the place near
Soapblades of the unit.
Scrub Brush