How To Deodorize Garbage Disposal?

A garbage disposal is a life saver. It helps clean the food waste efficiently after meals. But the problem lies with food waste disposal is it stinks due to food accumulation or trapped water. 

Fortunately, you can make the garbage disposal smell good naturally or using specialized disposal cleaner like Glisten. 

Today, I will show you how to deodorize garbage disposal with Glisten. Turns out, I will introduce you with three other cleaning methods to clean the smelly garbage disposal.

Without further ado, let’s dive in.

Table of Contents

• How To Deodorize Garbage Disposal With Glisten?
• How To Deodorize Garbage Disposal With Baking Soda and Vinegar? 
  • What You’ll Need:
  • Step 1: Flush With Hot Water
  • Step 2: Pour in Baking Soda
  • Step 3: Add Vinegar
  • Step 4: Let It Sit
  • Step 5: Rinse With Hot Water Again
• How To Deodorize Garbage Disposal With Lemon?
  • What You’ll Need:
  • Step 1: Slice the Lemon
  • Step 2: Run Cold Water
  • Step 3: Drop in the Lemon Wedges
  • Step 4: Turn On the Garbage Disposal
  • Step 5: Rinse With Cold Water
• Conclusion

How To Deodorize Garbage Disposal With Glisten?

First, get the Glisten Garbage Disposal Cleaner. Then, follow these three simple steps to deodorize your stinky garbage disposal.

Step 1. Start with turning off the empty disposer. Yeah, my garbage disposal is now switched off. 

Step2. Run a strong steam of hot water into the disposal side, not directly into the disposal. After a minute, reduce it down to a pencil, pencil with trickle. 

Then, remove one cleaning packet. Here, how it looks like: 

The glisten cleaning pod is actually in the packet, which reminds me of a tea packet. 

Step 3. Insert one open scrubbing packet into the disposer. Again, verify that you reduce the hot water steam down to a pencil with a trickle. 

Now, turn on your garbage disposal. Within a few seconds, you will get some blue foam coming up. 

The foam scrubs the disposer’s sidewalls, blades, and under splash guard. In short, it deep cleans your garbage disposal and leaves your kitchen with a long-lasting lemon scent.

Once the foam completely disappears, rinse the remaining foam of the disposer. It might take two-three minutes for the foam to go down. 

How To Deodorize Garbage Disposal With Baking Soda and Vinegar?

What You’ll Need:

• Baking soda (about half a cup)
• White vinegar (about one cup)
• Hot water
• Ice cubes (optional)
• Citrus peels (optional)

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Step 1: Flush With Hot Water

Before getting started with the baking soda and vinegar, it’s a good idea to flush the garbage disposal with hot water. Run the hot tap for about 30 seconds to loosen up any grease or food particles stuck inside the disposal.

Step 2: Pour in Baking Soda

Once your disposal has been flushed with hot water, turn off the tap. Now, sprinkle about half a cup of baking soda directly into the disposal. Baking soda is a natural deodorizer, so it’s great for absorbing all those lingering smells.

Step 3: Add Vinegar

Next, pour about one cup of white vinegar down the drain. You’ll notice that the vinegar will start to fizz and bubble—that’s a good sign! The chemical reaction between the baking soda and vinegar is helping to break down grime and bacteria inside the disposal, which is what causes those nasty odors.

Step 4: Let It Sit

After the baking soda and vinegar mixture starts fizzing, let it sit for about 10-15 minutes. This gives the solution enough time to work its magic, cleaning and deodorizing your disposal from the inside out.

Step 5: Rinse With Hot Water Again

Once you’ve let the baking soda and vinegar sit for a while, flush the disposal again with hot water. Run the tap and turn on the disposal for a few seconds to help wash away any remaining debris.

How To Deodorize Garbage Disposal With Lemon?

What You’ll Need:

• Lemon (you can also use lime or orange if you prefer)
• Ice cubes (optional but recommended for a deeper clean)
• Water

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Step 1: Slice the Lemon

Start by cutting the lemon into small wedges. You want to make sure the pieces are small enough to fit into your garbage disposal without causing any clogs.

Step 2: Run Cold Water

Before you drop the lemon pieces into the disposal, turn on the cold water and let it run for a few seconds. Cold water helps solidify any grease or fat that might be sticking to the inside of the disposal, making it easier to remove.

Step 3: Drop in the Lemon Wedges

Once the water is running, start feeding the lemon wedges into the garbage disposal one by one. The natural oils in the lemon will help break down grease, and the acidity will eliminate odors, leaving your disposal smelling fresh.

Step 4: Turn On the Garbage Disposal

With the water still running, turn on the garbage disposal. Let the lemon wedges grind up completely. You’ll hear a lot of noise at first as the lemon breaks down, but don’t worry, it’s completely normal! Let the disposal run until the sound smooths out, which means the lemon has been fully ground.

Step 5: Rinse With Cold Water

After the lemon has been ground up, let the cold water run for another 15-20 seconds to flush out any remaining lemon bits and debris. This will help clean out the disposal and ensure everything is washed away.

Conclusion

And there you have it! Three easy and effective ways to deodorize your garbage disposal and keep your kitchen smelling fresh. Whether you go for the convenience of Glisten, the natural power of baking soda and vinegar, or the zesty freshness of lemon, each method works wonders in its own way.

Personally, I love using Glisten when I’m in a hurry, but there’s something satisfying about the fizzing of baking soda and vinegar or the citrusy burst from a lemon. At the end of the day, it’s all about finding what works best for you and your disposal.

Remember, regular cleaning is key to avoiding funky smells and keeping your garbage disposal in top shape. Try these methods out, and let me know in the comments which one works best for you!