But after talking to experts for this piece and deep-cleaning the sink, I learned that I hadn’t been doing a very good job. Here’s how to polish, sanitize and deodorize a garbage disposal ...

A clogged garbage ... disposer and check to see if it’s working. If water is still not draining, grab the plunger and turn the power back off. Fill the sink with water to about one inch deep.

A garbage disposal ... sink. Using the baking soda and vinegar mixture or dish soap, give the sink a quick scrub and rinse to finish the cleaning job. If stubborn odors persist, even after ...