Garbage Disposal

Routine Care Task

Clean disposer by grinding up ice cubes

The procedure sharpens the cutting blade and cleans out built-up debris and scale.

Priority

Timing: February (yearly)

NOTE: The tasks and timings shown here for your Garbage Disposal are based on a single-family home located in Massachusetts with a default set of home care goals and priorities.

If you setup your Home-Wizard personal home manager for a different location with different home care goals, your recommended home care program can have different tasks and timings for your {home feature}.

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

White Vinegar

This item is great for many household cleaning uses

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Ice Cube Trays

It could be covered or open, round-shaped or cube, and of different sizes

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Benefits

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.

Avoiding Unscheduled Repairs
Maintaining Value
Health & Safety

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.