Garbage disposals make doing the dishes a breeze. With just one little flip of a switch, these handy little kitchen gadgets make food scraps and kitchen waste disappear in a flash. However, like most ...

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 ...

Everyone loves a perfectly running garbage disposal, but the second you start to see water building up in your sink, the panic starts to set in. Clogs are annoying and unsightly (plus also smelly), ...

When was the last time you cleaned your garbage disposal? It’s likely been too long since its last wipe-down, but now’s as good a time as ever to start fresh with your garbage disposal cleaning ...

May 7—On a day to day, it's easy to toss old household products into the bin. However, some items are not as easily disposable and need special care to ensure the item has been safely disposed of.

Can potato peels “wear out” the dark, bladed maw that lives in your sink? By John Hodgman Tom writes: My wife and I have a garbage disposal in our New York City apartment. If I need to peel potatoes, ...