HOW TO USE AFFRESH® DISPOSAL CLEANER
Learning how to use an appliance cleanser like affresh® disposal cleaner* is an effective way to help power through messes and make your kitchen a room you'll want to be in.
For best results, use affresh® disposal cleaner every month. Simply place one tablet in the disposal under a low stream of hot water and turn the disposal on. Allow the tablet to foam up and clean your disposal for about 15 seconds, rinse and you're done—simple as that.
affresh® disposal cleaner helps keep your disposal running smoothly by removing odor-causing residue from its interior surfaces. This guide will help you learn how to use affresh® disposal cleaner to keep your disposal clean and smelling fresh.
WHY DOES MY GARBAGE DISPOSAL SMELL?
Your garbage disposal can smell bad when leftover food and other materials like peels, grease or oil become stuck inside. Food particles can get stuck in the disposal if you don't run it for a long time, and debris build up can lead to unwanted odors coming from your disposal.
To help keep unpleasant odors at bay and your garbage disposal smelling fresh, use a product like affresh® disposal cleaner each month.
HOW DO I CLEAN THE INSIDE OF MY GARBAGE DISPOSAL?
To clean the inside of your garbage disposal, it's best to use fresh-smelling products that help fight odors throughout the disposal from the internal cavity and chopper to the hose.
Your garbage disposal is an appliance that shouldn’t be cleaned by hand, so it's important to use a dedicated cleanser like affresh® disposal cleaner to get the job done right. The natural formula dissolves tough build-up effortlessly and leaves behind no harsh chemical odors—just a pleasant scent of freshness.
STEPS FOR USING AFFRESH® GARBAGE DISPOSAL CLEANER
Using affresh® disposal cleaner is a quick and simple way to help keep your appliance working and smelling great. affresh® brand disposal cleaner is septic-tank safe, U.S. EPA Safer Choice-certified, and requires no mixing, measuring or pouring of harsh chemicals.
Follow the steps below to clean and maintain your disposal with affresh® disposal cleaner.
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STEP 1: TURN ON THE FAUCET
Begin by making sure the disposal is clear of any foreign objects or large food particles. Then turn on a low flow of hot water.
STEP 2: DROP IN THE TABLET
With the hot water running, drop one tablet of affresh® disposal cleaner into the disposal.
STEP 3: TURN ON THE DISPOSAL
Turn the disposal on, allowing it to run for 15–30 seconds.
Note: You may notice the foaming action of the tablet as the disposal runs. This is normal as foaming action helps remove odor-causing residues from your disposal.
STEP 4: TURN OFF THE DISPOSAL
After 15–30 seconds, turn off the garbage disposal.
STEP 5: WASH AWAY FOAM
If any foam remains in the sink, simply wash it down the drain with water from the faucet.
WHAT NOT TO PUT IN A GARBAGE DISPOSAL
When it comes to keeping your garbage disposal in top shape, never put fibrous items such as corn husks, artichokes or celery stalks in your garbage disposal, as they can wrap around the blades and cause blockage.
Additionally, avoid putting chicken bones, lobster or egg shells, fruit pits or other hard items in the garbage disposal, as these items can be rough on a septic tank and may cause damage to your disposer's blades over time.
Finally, do not use toxic chemicals like bleach in a garbage disposal to clean it. Use affresh® disposal cleaner for a safer and more effective cleaning solution.
TIPS FOR PROPERLY USING A GARBAGE DISPOSAL
Cut large food pieces into smaller pieces before putting them in the garbage disposal.
When disposing of vegetable peels such as potato skins, melon and fruit rinds, avoid grinding large amounts at one time. Instead, gradually feed hard materials in while running the water and the disposer.
Do not put items like plastic, glass, china, metal, tin cans, bottle caps, grease, fat, large whole bones, or oyster and clam shells into the disposer. Place these items in the trash.
Never pour grease or oils down your sink as they can clog drains or cause a foul odor in the disposal unit.
Run plenty of fresh water through your kitchen sink after using your garbage disposal to flush away any remaining food particles and debris.
Regularly clean out the interior of your garbage disposer with products like affresh® disposal cleaner for optimal performance and cleanliness.
EXPLORE AFFRESH® CLEANING PRODUCTS FOR YOUR MAYTAG® APPLIANCES
The affresh® cleaning product line is a great choice for keeping your appliances clean and running at their best. affresh® products are specially designed to help eliminate odors and break down grease, food particles and other grime that accumulates over time in and on appliances, like stovetops, ranges and fridges.
Browse the full collection of cleaning products by affresh brand to find the right solution for every appliance.
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*affresh® brand products and the recommending brands’ products are all owned and distributed by Whirlpool Corporation.
