Putting Lemons in Your Disposal to Help it Smell Fresh, Is it a Good Idea?

No one enjoys the odor of rotting food rising from their sink and garbage disposal.

Over half of Americans (58 percent) believe that putting lemons through a garbage disposal will make it smell better. However, this home remedy could have unexpected consequences for your sink drain.

A garbage disposal may chop a lemon peel into very small pieces. However, those lemon peels and pieces will eventually end up in your kitchen drain line, causing it to clog and back up. While lemon juice (no peels) will help to alleviate stale food odors, with repeated use, the acidity of the fruit can eventually damage the metal inside of your machine.

A good way to prevent a clogged and smelly garbage disposal is to rinse the disposal well after each use. This will keep it clean and smelling fresh. You can also run water with a small amount of bleach to thoroughly clean the disposal and avoid odors and grime buildup.

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