https://community.qvc.com/t5/Kitchen/Garbage-Disposals-follow-up/m-p/123538#M3200 <P>Following our previous discussion here is more - from Consumer Reports; "How to Clean Practically Anything." (The numbering is mine.)</P> <P>Garbage Disposal Units</P> <P>1. To avoid buildup, grind only small amounts at a time; run the unit whenever you put waste in it. </P> <P>2. Periodically leave it on for a few extra moments so the grinding totally empties it. (Always run water while the disposal unit is turned on.) </P> <P>3. Most manufacturerers suggest allowing the unit to run for 20-60 seconds after audible grinding is finished. </P> <P>4. Break up grease deposits by occasionally grinding ice cubes, fruit pits, or small chicken bones. </P> <P>5. Deodorize by pouiring 1/2 cup of baking soda into a sink filled halfway with water, turn on the disposal, and pull up the stopper. </P> <P>6. Or grind citrus peelings.</P> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:09:04 GMT Beebee2 2011-10-21T19:09:04Z https://community.qvc.com/t5/Kitchen/Garbage-Disposals-follow-up/m-p/123538#M3200 <P>Following our previous discussion here is more - from Consumer Reports; "How to Clean Practically Anything." (The numbering is mine.)</P> <P>Garbage Disposal Units</P> <P>1. To avoid buildup, grind only small amounts at a time; run the unit whenever you put waste in it. </P> <P>2. Periodically leave it on for a few extra moments so the grinding totally empties it. (Always run water while the disposal unit is turned on.) </P> <P>3. Most manufacturerers suggest allowing the unit to run for 20-60 seconds after audible grinding is finished. </P> <P>4. Break up grease deposits by occasionally grinding ice cubes, fruit pits, or small chicken bones. </P> <P>5. Deodorize by pouiring 1/2 cup of baking soda into a sink filled halfway with water, turn on the disposal, and pull up the stopper. </P> <P>6. Or grind citrus peelings.</P> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:09:04 GMT https://community.qvc.com/t5/Kitchen/Garbage-Disposals-follow-up/m-p/123538#M3200 Beebee2 2011-10-21T19:09:04Z