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Garbage disposals are one of the best kitchen accessories ever invented. However, not many people realize that they may not be using them properly. Every time you use your garbage disposal, you need to run water to help the food become thoroughly disposed. However, if you do not completely wash out or flush the disposal after using it, food particles will be left behind and, over time, they will develop bacteria and other germs. This in turn is the source for the foul odor that you are experiencing.

To remove the odor, you will need to actually remove the sludge that has accumulated on the sides of the disposal. You can attempt this yourself or you can have a plumber come and service the disposal for you. To prevent the disposal from accumulating sludge, you should always ensure that you have thoroughly rinsed out the garbage disposal after use. The best way to do this is after you have run the garbage disposal, to fill up the sink with warm water that you have added dishwashing liquid to. When the sink is nearly full, remove the stopper and turn the garbage disposal on. This creates a whirlwind action and will effectively wash the disposal. However, it will only work to clean the disposal after use. You should contact a plumber to remove any hardened debris that is causing a foul odor from your garbage disposal.

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