Maintenance & Prevention · Kitchen Fixtures
Garbage Disposal Care & Cleaning
Preventive care for disposer units including odor control, blade cleaning, and jam prevention techniques.
Common symptoms
- Odors from sink
- Slow grinding or frequent jams
- Water backing up in sink bowl
Common repairs
- Weekly: Cold-water flush for 30 seconds after use
- Monthly: Ice and rock-salt clean to knock off residue
- Monthly: Citrus peel deodorizing (avoid oils)
- As needed: Reset overload, clear jams with hex key
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