In the hot summer months, food spoils more quickly, and smells tend to fester more easily. Which is why cleaning your garbage disposal is so important. This space is often overlooked — because it is literally hidden under your sink — but is easily cleaned and maintained.

Always start with a pair of gloves (especially when cleaning in dark spaces) and tools required for the job. We suggest:

Gloves
Vinegar
Baking Soda 
Bleach

1) Start by cleaning out your garbage disposal to make sure no food is stuck; if your sink has a sink strainer beside to remove it and properly clean it with bleach. 

2) Next pour baking soda into your drain, followed by vinegar letting it bubble for a few minutes. 

3) Repeat if necessary and rinse with very warm water until this space is clean and disinfected,

4) *Optional* We like to put a few drops of essential oil into the sink drain before replacing the sink strainer (scent recommendations: pink grapefruit, lemon, cedar).

If you are not up for the task or need help give us a call! 530.415.2505