The garbage disposal is one kitchen appliance that’s all too easy to overlook in terms of routine cleaning. Unlike your oven or your dishwasher, it’s not a device you necessarily use or even notice on ...

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 ...

What kind of things do you grind up in your garbage disposal? Whether it’s vegetable scraps, banana peels, or dinner leftovers, little bits of food always seem to linger. The sink can harbor some of ...

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 ...

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 ...

A garbage disposal takes care of lots of messes in my kitchen sink. Even though I'm careful about not putting bones or grease down there, it still needs regular cleaning to keep it from smelling bad; ...

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 ...