How To Refresh Your Garbage Disposal

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Picture this. You return home from a night out and smell something funny in your kitchen. First, you check the refrigerator to see if perhaps leftovers have spoiled. Next, you head for the garbage can but it doesn't appear that the odor is coming from there either. At last you head over to your sink and figure out that the nasty smell is coming from your garbage disposal! 

Should you find yourself in this situation, don't panic! There are a couple of ways to refresh your system and have it smelling fresh and clean in no time. Check out a few tips below.

Citrus. 

Citrus is a great way to freshen your system and clear up the nasty odor. If you have lemons, limes, oranges or any other citrus lying around, chop it up and send it down your system. Turn the cold water and your system on and let it run for a few minutes. This should do the trick. 

Mixture.

If the citrus doesn't seem to be doing the trick and the foul odor is still lingering in your kitchen, pour a half cup of baking soda down your disposal followed by a cup of white vinegar. Leave the mixture sit for approximately five to ten minutes and then turn on the hot water and run your system.

Ice cubes.

It's likely the odor from your disposal could be from built up debris and grime. Toss two cups of ice cubes down followed by a cup of salt (sea or course). Run the cold water and turn on your system until the ice is no longer visible. 

If you're having trouble with your garbage disposal, you can always count on Mitch Wright Plumbing, Heating and Air to come on over and check it out! Your system will be working properly in no time! For more information, visit www.mitchwrightair.com!