If one makes proper use of a garbage disposal unit, then it will automatically keep itself clean. However, there are many ways in which it can become dirty. A cautionary measure would be not to put lye or other chemical drain pipe cleaners in the garage disposal unit.
To keep you unit clean, regularly purge the drain line by way of filling the sink with up to two to three inches of cold water, especially after you have disposed food waste which is fibrous in texture. After filling the sink with water, turn the disposal on and let the water run through without adding any waste to it.
Also, if you are going out for several days, ensure that all the water has been flushed out of the disposal to prevent an odour from forming in the house. If an odour does occur, you can run orange or lemon peels, even ice cubes through the disposal unit.
To keep you unit clean, regularly purge the drain line by way of filling the sink with up to two to three inches of cold water, especially after you have disposed food waste which is fibrous in texture. After filling the sink with water, turn the disposal on and let the water run through without adding any waste to it.
Also, if you are going out for several days, ensure that all the water has been flushed out of the disposal to prevent an odour from forming in the house. If an odour does occur, you can run orange or lemon peels, even ice cubes through the disposal unit.
