TA> One hint for cleaning a disposal is to grind up several ice cubes now
TA> and then, to loosen remains possibly caught under the cutters. And then
TA> some good hot water to clean out colligated grease products. I run
TA> ours when I dump the soapy dish water through it (and our clothes washer
TA> and electric dish washer waters pass through it and I often run the
TA> disposal when the wash water cycles through it so a certain amount of
TA> chlorine bleach also does it thing). Another hint is to grind up some
TA> lemon peels with out water for a few seconds and then finish with some
TA> cold water.
Thanks for all the info, Thurston.  I'd never heard about putting ice cubes 
through the disposal, although quite a few people have told me about citrus 
peels.  I try not to put any type of grease down the drain, but sometimes it 
just can't be helped, at least for me.  A few people have also mentioned the 
ice cubes, so I guess I'll have to try it every now and then.  With the 
ice-maker in the freezer, heaven knows I don't have to worry about running 
ut
of ice...:)
Teresa
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