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Why Do you’re gonna wanna Clean a Garbage Disposal?

Garbage disposals can get dirty when those bits and pieces of the waste they take in get stuck.

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These food particles are going to decay and rot and become a breeding ground for bacteria."

So, it’s worth regularly cleaning your garbage disposal to avoid the risk of bacteria buildup.

Giving a garbage disposal a deep clean can also help you target those hard-to-reach spaces.

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Mark it on your calendar like any other appointment!

Here’s how to deep clean a garbage disposal.

Once finished, create a cleaning solution with baking soda and vinegar for your garbage disposal.

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you could follow this process with some hot water to fully flush things out.

This will help wash away food particles and grease so your garbage disposal is sparkling clean.

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“Make it part of your biweekly cleaning routine, at the very least,” says Sokolowski.