How To Clean Your Garbage Disposal With Borax
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How To Clean Your Garbage Disposal With Borax
Your garbage disposal could be home to mold, bacteria and other food particles. Dumping cleaning chemicals down the disposal might be dangerous to the environment and your family's health. Borax is a natural mineral made of sodium, boron, oxygen and water and has been a natural cleaning agent for thousands of years. Follow these easy steps and find out how to keep your garbage disposal smelling and running clean with Borax.
Step 1: You will need
- 1 spoon
- 3 tablespoons of Borax
- water
Step 2: A Spoon In
It's a good idea to clean your garbage disposal every couple of weeks to keep it fresh and running smoothly. Pour three tablespoons of borax down the garbage disposal and let it sit for one hour. The Borax will absorb any bacteria and odors and prevent build up on the moving parts.
Step 3: A Straight Flush
Turn on your hot water and let it run through the garbage disposal. The hot water will rinse out the borax and any offending mold or bacteria. Your garbage disposal is clean, chemical free and running smoothly.