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Clean and Inspect Garbage Disposal Splash Guard

EASY10 minAppliancesPart of Spring MaintenancePart of Fall Maintenance

Why It Matters

The splash guard traps food particles that decompose and cause persistent kitchen sink odors that cleaning the drain alone will not fix.

Quick Guide

  1. 1

    Gather your tools and materials

    You'll need: Old toothbrush. Materials required: Dish soap.

  2. 2

    Perform the clean and inspect garbage disposal splash guard

    Remove, scrub, and replace the rubber splash guard in your garbage disposal. Safety note: Never put hands inside disposal.

  3. 3

    Verify and clean up

    Check that the work was completed correctly and clean up your workspace.

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Tools & Materials

Tools

  • Old toothbrush

Materials

  • Dish soap