By the way, that rubber splash guard you asked about eventually wears out. It needs to be replaced rather than ignored, because, in addition to repelling spatters, it has a safety function.

After cleaning or replacing it, you can keep the disposal clean by using a round scrub brush to scrub inside and under the splash guard with liquid dishwashing detergent and hot water every so often.

There are several different ways you can clean your garbage disposal with ice in mere minutes — and follow up by giving the rubber splash guard a good scrubbing to boot.

There are several different ways you can clean your garbage disposal with ice in mere minutes — and follow up by giving the rubber splash guard a good scrubbing to boot. I tried several popular ...

There are several different ways you can clean your garbage disposal with ice in mere minutes — and follow up by giving the rubber splash guard a good scrubbing to boot.

There are several different ways you can clean your garbage disposal with ice in mere minutes — and follow up by giving the rubber splash guard a good scrubbing to boot. I tried several popular ...

Dear Ken: You mentioned that the disposer rubber splash guard needs to be replaced when it gets worn. Is this an easy job? John Answer: I’m glad you’re working on this.

To thoroughly clear the drain of errant pieces of food and debris, it’s time to grab some tools and a light source. “Use your flashlight and inspect the disposal for any visible debris. Should you ...

Key Points Regularly clean the sink with dish soap and hot water.Flush the drain once a month using boiling water, an enzyme cleaner, or a DIY cleaning combo.Clean the garbage disposal and its splash ...

There are several different ways you can clean your garbage disposal with ice in mere minutes — and follow up by giving the rubber splash guard a good scrubbing to boot. I tried several popular ...

There are several different ways you can clean your garbage disposal with ice in mere minutes — and follow up by giving the rubber splash guard a good scrubbing to boot. I tried several popular ...