WHAT’S THAT SMELL?
HOW TO CLEAN YOUR
GARBAGE DISPOSAL
While the garbage disposal is convenient and simplifies kitchen cleaning, it can release foul odors. Sometimes, you’ll be able to notice this smell instantly, but usually, it will creep up on you over a few days. But why does your garbage disposal start to stink? And is cleaning it an easy task? Why do garbage disposals smell? Over time, your garbage disposal releases odors if bits of food still haven’t gone through the grinding process and are stuck in the appliance. Your garbage disposal is great at breaking down the food you put in, but the food particles can sometimes accumulate and cause mildew and mold. How do you clean your garbage disposal? It’s best to clean your garbage disposal once a week or every two weeks to ensure foul smells don't occur. While this may seem tedious, the process is simple and can take less than 10 minutes to complete. You can use several methods to clean this appliance.
then turn it on. Let the blades shred all the ice until you can’t hear it anymore. Hopefully, the odor will be gone. But if not, here are some additional methods. • White vinegar and baking soda used together is another strategy you can try. You first want to turn on your garbage disposal and pour 1 cup of dry baking soda down the drain. Then, flush the baking soda with a cup of white vinegar. This is one of the best methods to remove rank smells from your sink. • Another strategy you can use is to cut a lemon, lime, or orange into small pieces and run it through the garbage disposal. The fruit helps wash away any bad smells and replaces them with a pleasant citrusy scent. While these remedies will help you remove odors, the best strategy is prevention. Avoid grinding vegetables and starchy foods, as they can easily clog your disposal. You can also grind eggshells and fruits frequently to remove any lingering debris from the blades.
• Ice doesn’t only get rid of that nasty smell, but it will also sharpen the blades of your garbage disposal. Fill your disposal with ice cubes, and
With some preventive measures and household items, your disposal will smell fresh and clean in no time!
5 WAYS TO PROTECT THEM IS YOUR TEEN SAFE ON THE ROAD?
In 2020 alone, 2,276 people died in car crashes involving teenage drivers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). About 30% of the people killed were teenagers behind the wheel. These are scary statistics, especially if you’re a parent or teacher! Fortunately, you don’t have to sit back and watch a tragedy happen — you can take action to keep teenagers safe. January is Teen Driving Awareness Month, and to commemorate it, we recommend doing these five things. 1. Ask your teen to practice The Big 7. NHTSA advocates for all teenagers to take seven actions to stay safe on the road. We like to think of them as The Big 7: “Wear a seatbelt and make sure all passengers do as
Instagram while driving, especially for Gen Z kids who grew up with their cellphones practically attached to their hands. To reduce the urge, recommend that your teen download a safe driving app that will silence their notifications and send auto-replies to texts. DriveMode is a great option for iPhone and Android users, and TextDrive also works well for Android folks. 3. Offer a “no questions asked” pickup . Make it clear to your teen that they can call you for a ride if they are impaired or unsafe to drive, and you will pick them up with no questions asked. If they trust you enough to call, your understanding could save their life. 4. While driving your teen, model safe driving behavior. Your teenager may say they don’t want to be anything like you, but that is just their attitude talking. In reality, they are always watching and mimicking your behavior. If you practice The Big 7, they will too. 5. Look up state and local teen driving laws. NHTSA recommends looking up local curfew, passenger, and graduated driver licensing (GDL) laws before setting your teen loose on the road. Drive.KY.gov is a great place to start!
well, no speeding, no distractions, no extra passengers, no alcohol, no drugs, [and] no impairment- causing medications.” If every teen in America followed these rules, we could significantly reduce deaths and injuries!
2. Share safe driving apps. It’s tempting to text or check
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