How to Clean a Garbage Disposal

Cleaning With Baking Soda and Vinegar, Ice, Citrus, & More

Learning how to clean a garbage disposal can keep your appliance fresh, odor-free, and working properly for years to come. When the disposal is in action, bits of food splatter on the sides of the inner chamber and under the rubber baffle and create odor and bacteria.

What You'll Need

Equipment / Tools

• kitchen sponge with an abrasive side

• sink stopper

• rubber gloves (optional)

Materials

• dishwashing liquid

• 1/2 cup baking soda

• 1 cup vinegar

• water

• ice cubes

• 1 cup rock salt

Get all the instructions here:

https://www.thespruce.com/cleaning-a-garbage-disposal-2718863