If you know what you're doing, a garbage disposal should last 10 to 15 years once installed. So here's a step-by-step guide ...

Here are the five things you should never put in the garbage disposal. Whether or not you have a garbage disposal, you should ...

Learn how to clean a garbage disposal effectively and safely with this step-by-step guide. Say goodbye to odors and keep your ...

You probably spend almost no time thinking about the disposal in your kitchen sink right up until the garbage disposal is not working. Just as soon as that sink drain backs up, figuring out how to fix ...

Use baking soda, vinegar, hot water, ice, and citrus to clean and deodorize your garbage disposal. Avoid harsh chemicals; use cold water, salt, or a drain snake for tough clogs. Don’t pour grease or ...

When was the last time you cleaned your garbage disposal? It’s likely been too long since its last wipe-down, but now’s as good a time as ever to start fresh with your garbage disposal cleaning ...

Can potato peels “wear out” the dark, bladed maw that lives in your sink? By John Hodgman Tom writes: My wife and I have a garbage disposal in our New York City apartment. If I need to peel potatoes, ...