How to Remove Odors From Your Garbage Disposal and Sink Drain With No Chemicals

Sometimes after the kitchen sinks garbage disposal is not used for a period of time it can release an offensive odor. This also is true for all the other sinks in the house particularly after a dwelling or a sink has not been used for a few days.

Things You'll Need

• Lemon

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Run the garbage disposal and water at the same time to clear out any debris or potential liquids that may get smelly over time like milk.

   • 2

     Turn off water and garbage disposal.

   • 3

     Squeeze half lemon into the disposal and cut rind into pieces and place into the disposal.

   • 4

     Turn on disposal for a second or two. This ensures the lemon is spread evenly inside the garbage disposal. The rinds will add in the battle of smells.

   • 5

     If sink has no garbage disposal leave the squeezed juice stay in the trap, at least overnight. This works for bathroom and bar sinks as well.