Homemade Garbage Disposal Cleaner

I like to keep this homemade garbage disposal cleaner in my freezer until I need it. It is just another one of our DIY cleaning tips that save us time and money.

Give this homemade garbage disposal cleaner a try and your disposal will be fresh and clean in no time. It is so very simple to make and you only need 4 ingredients. This will save you time and money! Plus, your kitchen will smell fresh and clean. Try these other Natural Cleaners, Over 25 Homemade Cleaners That really work!, DIY Hardwood Floor Cleaner, Easy Homemade liquid Hand Soap and Homemade Window Cleaner.

Why Make Homemade Garbage Disposal Cleaner

Once you give this household item a try, you will see how easy this is. It really is simple and not difficult at all. The more cleaners I make, the more I am impressed with how easy it is.

Cleaning your garbage disposal does not have to be difficult or time consuming.  Easily remove food particles in your disposal drain with this simple cleaning solution.

Don’t buy overpriced cleaning solutions at the grocery store when you can easily and quickly make them at home. Plus, I just feel better knowing exactly what is in the cleaning products I am using.  No hidden ingredients or hard to pronounce words in this ingredient list!

Ingredients

• 1 cup of White Vinegar – We recommend using White Distilled Vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dawn Dish Soap – We like using Dawn Platinum EZ Squeeze
• 3-4 drops Lemon Essential Oil – Feel free to use essential of your choice

Variations and Addition Ideas

This DIY Garbage Disposal bombs is easy to make with simple ingredients. It is completely customizable and can easily be changed to what you have on hand.

These other natural ingredients ideas include using a cup of baking soda, ice and rock salt, dish soap, cup of vinegar and even citrus peels such as small pieces of limes, grapefruits, oranges or lemons.  We love using natural solutions like baking soda and vinegar and water down the drain.

How to Make Homemade Garbage Disposal Cleaner

• Step 1: To make your homemade garbage disposal cleaner, simply mix all of the ingredients together in a small bowl or measuring cup. To make for an easy clean up, I just mix everything together in a measuring cup.

• Step 2: Once your mixture is well combined, pour it into an ice cube tray. You can use some you already have or pick up ice trays at your local dollar store. They are not expensive at all.

• Step 3: This recipe make enough to fill up a standard ice cube tray. Stick your ice cube tray in the freezer and in a couple hours you will have your cleaner frozen and ready to use.

This is so handy so that you will have a batch ready whenever you need it. I try to keep this on hand always. If I find I am running low, I make a new batch.

Expert Tips

• Clean Sink – Where the top of the garbage disposal meets the sink needs to be clean also. We like to take a scrub brush with some dish soap and clean around the top where it is possible for food to get stuck which could create mold. You can even sprinkle baking soda in the sink to easily scrub away in dirt or grime. I like to place the sink stopper in and add hot water to the sink for a good deep clean.
• Ice Cubes – Push two to three cups of ice cubes with tongs down into the smelly garbage disposal. The blades are covered with food scraps, debris, grime, and gunk so we like to pour dish soap down the drain. The turn on the hot water and your disposal for a easy way to clean the disposal.

How to Use Homemade Disposal Cleaner

When your disposal needs a little freshening, simply toss 2-3 homemade garbage disposal cleaners into your disposal.

Run cold water down the drain and turn on the garbage disposal and grind until all of the cleaner is crunched up. The common household items also helps to keep the drain line clean. Garbage Disposal Cleaning has never been easier with an amazing scent.