If your kitchen smells off and you can’t find the source, check the garbage disposal. It’s one of the most overlooked spots in any kitchen.
A quick fix:
- Turn off the disposal completely.
- Drop in a few ice cubes and a handful of coarse salt – run it for 30 seconds. This scrubs the blades.
- Cut a lemon in half and feed both halves through – the citrus oil deodorizes and leaves a clean scent.
- Finish by running cold water for 30 seconds.
Do this weekly and the disposal smell disappears entirely. Avoid putting grease, pasta, or fibrous vegetables like celery down the disposal – they’re the main cause of buildup and odor.
