Here is how to clean a garbage disposal to get rid of the smells and clear buildup. Aim to clean your garbage disposal on a ...

And while some may say small bones from food like fish can go down the disposal, we caution against it and suggest taking these items to the trash instead. 2. Shells ...

InSinkErator recommends periodically running fruit pits, small bones and ice through the disposal to help scour the interior. Don’t worry about dulling blades — garbage disposals don’t have ...

Horsepower. A garbage disposal’s job is to grind food waste into pieces small enough to pass through your plumbing. The most important choice you will make is the motor’s horsepower (hp).

Dear James: Our old garbage disposal is noisy after years of our kids dropping forks in it. If I buy one at a home center store, should I attempt to install it myself? — Keith S. Dear Keith: You ...

The way to clean a garbage disposal, according to Roto-Rooter, is to pour a large bowl of ice cubes down the drain along with a gentle cleaning agent. These include dish soap, ...

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