In most cases, this is all it takes to remove any residue from the rest of the garbage disposal and get it smelling nice and fresh. That said, if your garbage disposal is in particularly bad shape, ...

Your garbage disposal has a seemingly magical way of making your leftovers disappear down the drain. But with each use, food debris builds up and eventually makes your sink stink. The good news?

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