Why does my garbage disposal smell like sewage?

Why does my garbage disposal smell like sewage?

The smell may not be from the garbage disposal at all. The P-trap or S-trap form a seal that keeps your plumbing system's air cut off from the rest of your home. This normally prevents sewer gas from leaving the sewers, wafting up through the garbage disposal, and coming into your kitchen.

Can you use CLR in a garbage disposal?

CLR® Garbage Disposal Foaming Cleaner. Fast dissolving with a fresh CLEAN SCENT to safely remove disposal odors from food waste residue. Use weekly for best cleaning and odor control.

What is the best garbage disposal cleaner?

Lemons and garbage disposals get along quite well together. Lemons — both the rind and the juicy fruit portion — are good for cleaning disposals. Not only will the citrus in the lemon help remove particles that can clog and muck up a disposal, but it will leave your sink and disposal smelling lemony fresh.

Do you have to clean a garbage disposal?

You do not need a special garbage disposal cleaner. You can keep your kitchen's garbage disposal clean and fresh with natural items you already have in your home. Three of the best ways to clean your garbage disposal: Ice and Salt– throw 3-4 ice ices in the garbage disposal with rock salt.