Under-sink view of a kitchen garbage disposal inside a cabinet - wertinio/Shutterstock Walk into any kitchen and there's one thing you expect: the smell of food, not the stench of something rotting in ...

The garbage disposal is a miracle of modern engineering, but it does require some consistent upkeep. Here's exactly how often it needs a good cleaning.

Anyone with a garbage disposal can attest to just how quickly they can become odorous and grimy. "Garbage disposals can become biohazard zones faster than [you may] think," says cleaning professional ...

Even when we diligently use a sink strainer or garbage disposal, we work our kitchen sink drains hard. Inevitably, food particles, grease, bacteria, and other not-so-lovely things make their way into ...

Q: Do I need to clean my garbage disposal and, if so, what’s the best way to do it? A: Given that it’s called a garbage disposal, you might think that this appliance is likely to reek if it’s not ...

I can’t cope in a smelly kitchen, and I know I’m not alone. Whether it’s a stinky trash can or a grimy garbage disposal, there’s only so much you can do with dish soap and a sponge. I’ve been on the ...

I’ve lived in a bunch of not-so-great apartments in my time (hey, we all have to start somewhere!), but no matter where I was, one feature always made me feel like I was in a luxury building, even ...