To stop rancid scents, you should grind up food pieces right away with cold water and run your disposal long enough. Generally, 30 seconds will take care of it.
Don’t dump coffee grounds, eggshells, potato peels and banana peels into your disposal, as they cause drainage issues and bad odors. While bleach feels like a smart idea for cleaning your garbage disposal, it solidifies grease and other food residue in your pipes, resulting in blockages.
Our Savannah plumbing Experts advise doing one of these green combinations weekly to keep your disposal smelling pleasant:
- Hot water and baking soda
- Hot water and dish soap
- Hot water and vinegar
You can also use garbage disposal pods or grind up citrus peels to take care of scents.
If your garbage disposal smells like a sewer, you may be dealing with a leak. Get in touch with the professionals at 912-208-2399 for plumbing service in Savannah.