My garbage disposal STINKS today! I don't even use it that often. I have put baking soda in it, but still stinks. I know that orange peels work GREAT, but I don't have any at the moment. Any suggestions????

By Cybermommyx4 on Thursday, August 4, 2005 - 05:54 pm:

White Vinegar with the baking soda (foams up and acts as a "degunker")After that, rinse with clear water, then run a little bleach and water through it. (IF you don't have white vinegar, lemon juice is good, too)

By Vicki on Thursday, August 4, 2005 - 06:32 pm:

Lemons work great too. Just cut into quarters and put in. Do you have any of those??

By Crystal915 on Thursday, August 4, 2005 - 06:37 pm:

I use bleach in mine occasionally, you can try that.

By Happynerdmom on Thursday, August 4, 2005 - 07:27 pm:

Also, make sure you have cleaned under the rubber drain thingy...it gets disgusting and slimy!

By Reds9298 on Thursday, August 4, 2005 - 08:38 pm:

Thanks everyone! Before I read your suggestions I thought I'd try bleach and it worked. I'll remember for the next time.

By Andi on Thursday, August 4, 2005 - 08:44 pm:

We have a lemon tree so I just get a lemon every couple weeks, cut it up and put it in the disposal.

By Insaneusmcwife on Friday, August 5, 2005 - 10:19 am:

Pampered Chef sells some fizzy things that help with that. They are a little more expensive that bleach and lemons but they do smell a lot better.

By Emily7 on Friday, August 5, 2005 - 01:25 pm:

I also make vinegar ice cubes, it not only freshens but also sharpens the blade.