Stinky Disposall
 

The Disposall (Disposer?) in my kitchen sink has a terminal case of "buzzard
breathe". Running the thing while running hot water through it doesn't help
a whole lot. Any suggestions?

Stinky Disposall
 

Bubba wrote:
The Disposall (Disposer?) in my kitchen sink has a terminal case of "buzzard
breathe". Running the thing while running hot water through it doesn't help
a whole lot. Any suggestions?


I like to run it, and put some dishwashing liquid in it. I like to see
it fizz up. Not sure if that cleans it or not but I like to think so.

--
Thank you,



"Then said I, Wisdom [is] better than strength: nevertheless the poor
man's wisdom [is] despised, and his words are not heard." Ecclesiastes 9:16

Stinky Disposall
 

soap and bleach cheap fix

disposer deodorant expensive fix, no joke my wife bought that bleach
works better..

Stinky Disposall
 

"Bubba" wrote in message
...
The Disposall (Disposer?) in my kitchen sink has a terminal case of
"buzzard breathe". Running the thing while running hot water through it
doesn't help a whole lot. Any suggestions?


I clean mine by dumping a tablespoon or two of Comet or Ajax powder in
there. I turn the thing on with a little water running, to make the insides
wet so the powder will stick. Shut off the water, wait till you hear it all
drain out, then VERY carefully lower a spoon full of powder into the hole
and tap it to release the powder. Shut off the disposal, go have a beer,
wait another 23 or 47 minutes, and rinse it out.

Stinky Disposall
 

TRY a sink full of ice cubes and some cold water, that should help losen
anything down there.

Stinky Disposall
 

Bubba, 4/7/2006, 9:51:07 AM,
wrote:

The Disposall (Disposer?) in my kitchen sink has a terminal case of
"buzzard breathe". Running the thing while running hot water through
it doesn't help a whole lot. Any suggestions?

Drop a lemon or two in there and grind them up with a bit of water.
Let it sit for a while and then run hot water while grinder is churning
away.

Stinky Disposall
 

Bubba wrote:
The Disposall (Disposer?) in my kitchen sink has a terminal case of "buzzard
breathe". Running the thing while running hot water through it doesn't help
a whole lot. Any suggestions?

Grapefruit rinds work for me.

Jerry

Stinky Disposall
 

Bubba wrote:
The Disposall (Disposer?) in my kitchen sink has a terminal case of "buzzard
breathe". Running the thing while running hot water through it doesn't help
a whole lot. Any suggestions?



Is it possible that the trap beyond the disposal is emptying
out? Too vigorous a flow from the disposal, coupled with no
vent or a plugged vent might explain the smell. The first
thing I'd do is to pull the trip and make sure that nothing
is obstructing the vent. If it's OK, then run some ice
cubes through the disposal to get rid of any food that might
be caught on the impeller or sides. Finally, dump in a
little Chlorox while running it. Be sure that the
"flippers" or blades inside the disposal are free to swing.

Mark

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On Fri, 07 Apr 2006 10:26:13 -0700, Mark and Gloria Hagwood
wrote:

Bubba wrote:
The Disposall (Disposer?) in my kitchen sink has a terminal case of "buzzard
breathe". Running the thing while running hot water through it doesn't help
a whole lot. Any suggestions?



Is it possible that the trap beyond the disposal is emptying
out? Too vigorous a flow from the disposal, coupled with no
vent or a plugged vent might explain the smell. The first
thing I'd do is to pull the trip and make sure that nothing
is obstructing the vent.

How would this work? If I take out the whole trap, how will I know if
the vent is good or not?


BTW, it occurs to me, why is there a separate trap for every sink,
tub, shower, and toilet? And usually 2 or more vents per house
because a separate vent is needed for any drain not close to another
drain.

It seems to me all the economizers would want to use one trap and one
vent for the whole house. Does anyone do this, anywhere in the
world?

I can see how this would mean that the drains would have to be cleaner
to keep smells down (since there would be much longer drains between
the sinks and the trap) Is this the only reason they don't do this?
Is that because of toilets, rather than sinks?

If it's OK, then run some ice
cubes through the disposal to get rid of any food that might
be caught on the impeller or sides. Finally, dump in a
little Chlorox while running it. Be sure that the
"flippers" or blades inside the disposal are free to swing.

Mark

Stinky Disposall
 

lemon peels

"Bubba" wrote in message
...
The Disposall (Disposer?) in my kitchen sink has a terminal case of
"buzzard breathe". Running the thing while running hot water through it
doesn't help a whole lot. Any suggestions?

Stinky Disposall
 

"Bubba" wrote in message
...
The Disposall (Disposer?) in my kitchen sink has a terminal case of
"buzzard breathe". Running the thing while running hot water through it
doesn't help a whole lot. Any suggestions?
Here is a site for care and feeding/cleaning of your disposal:
http://www.mrscleannw.com/tips/clean...-disposal.html
It is important to avoid using warm or hot water to wash down garbage, as
hot water will melt fat and grease and redeposit it on the working parts,
adding to smells.

Stinky Disposall
 

try using the ice cubes without water at first. the disposer makes a lot of
noise, but run it for a few minutes without water, just cubes. then run
water.

it cleans disposer pretty good. the drain might freeze up, but will thaw
after a few minutes.
"HotRod" wrote in message
...
TRY a sink full of ice cubes and some cold water, that should help losen
anything down there.

Stinky Disposall
 

a plumber told me once that running hot water with disposer on might cause
motor to overheat.
"Roger" wrote in message
. ..
"Bubba" wrote in message
...
The Disposall (Disposer?) in my kitchen sink has a terminal case of
"buzzard breathe". Running the thing while running hot water through it
doesn't help a whole lot. Any suggestions?
Here is a site for care and feeding/cleaning of your disposal:
http://www.mrscleannw.com/tips/clean...-disposal.html
It is important to avoid using warm or hot water to wash down garbage, as
hot water will melt fat and grease and redeposit it on the working parts,
adding to smells.

Stinky Disposall
 

Dump your ice makers full tray of ice into it. Cleans the **** out of them.

--
Steve Barker



"Bubba" wrote in message
...
The Disposall (Disposer?) in my kitchen sink has a terminal case of
"buzzard breathe". Running the thing while running hot water through it
doesn't help a whole lot. Any suggestions?

Stinky Disposall
 

wrote in message
ups.com...
soap and bleach cheap fix

Ammonia and bleach -- you won't notice the smell anymore...

Stinky Disposall
 

On Tue, 18 Apr 2006 20:39:40 GMT, "Grumman-581"
wrote:

wrote in message
oups.com...
soap and bleach cheap fix

Ammonia and bleach -- you won't notice the smell anymore...

Mixing ammonia and bleach is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. Toxic fumes can be
produced if chlorine and ammonia are mixed together and perhaps the
reason the reader wouldn't "notice the smell anymore" would be because
they weren't around to notice the smell anymore - this is VERY BAD
ADVICE