These handy devices make quick work of food scraps, but are you careful to make sure the water is on every time you use it?

Use baking soda, vinegar, hot water, ice, and citrus to clean and deodorize your garbage disposal. Avoid harsh chemicals; use cold water, salt, or a drain snake for tough clogs. Don’t pour grease or ...

Garbage disposals can be very convenient, plus help keep food waste out of landfills. But garbage disposals are often a mystery to homeowners. But while it might seem daunting, garbage disposal ...

The garbage disposal is going to get lots of use over the holidays and Any Hour Services want to give you options for troubleshooting before you need to call a plumber. Mike Wilson with Any Hour ...

A garbage disposals is an important tool that aids greatly in the kitchen, but you should never put bones down it at the risk ...

Q: Do I need to clean my garbage disposal and, if so, what’s the best way to do it? A: Given that it’s called a garbage disposal, you might think that this appliance is likely to reek if it’s not ...

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