Easy Garbage Disposal Cleaning Tip

Use Ice Cubes to Sharpen Blades

Your garbage disposal works hard every day, and over time, buildup can dull the blades and cause unpleasant odors. A simple and effective way to maintain your disposal is by using ice cubes.

How Ice Cubes Help Clean Your Garbage Disposal

Dropping a tray of ice cubes into your disposal helps knock off grease, food particles, and buildup from the blades (or impellers). As the ice breaks apart, it scrubs the inside of the unit.

How to Do It

• Add a tray of ice cubes into the disposal

• Run cold water

• Turn on the disposal for 15–30 seconds

For extra cleaning power, you can add a small amount of dish soap.

Why This Matters

Regular maintenance can help extend the life of your disposal and prevent clogs—saving you from needing a professional drain cleaning service.

If your disposal is still making noise, clogged, or not working properly, Thompson Works offers reliable garbage disposal repair and plumbing services across the North Shore.