Garbage Disposal
Clean disposer by grinding up ice cubes
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February (yearly) |
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NOTE: The tasks and timings shown here for your Garbage Disposal are based on a single-family home (owned), located in Massachusetts, United States, with priority set at ‘1 star' or higher, for all possible goals.
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How To
The following is the procedure for cleaning your garbage disposal:
Place ice cubes in the disposal, grind them up, and flush with cold water. This will help sharpen the blades and remove buildup from the inside of the disposer.
Pour a cup of vinegar into the sink drain and let it sit for about one hour, then flush down with very hot water This will help to remove scale build-up.
NEVER put your hand in the unit. Even if the motor doesn't accidentally start up, the cutting jaws are sharp enough to cut your fingers.
Helpful Accessories

This item is great for many household cleaning uses

It could be covered or open, round-shaped or cube, and of different sizes
Benefits
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Avoiding Unscheduled Repairs
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Maintaining Value
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Health & Safety
The benefits of this task is that it helps to ensure the smooth operation of your garbage disposal, and helps to reduce the chance of having plumbing problems.
Costs
The cost of this task is relatively low. It is estimated that this task should take about an hour to complete, and the task is relatively easy to do. No specialized tools are required, but you will need to have ice and vinegar on hand.