


Air Switches is a safe and convenient on/off remote control system that removes this issue.This control system is perfect for garbage disposals, especially ones located on kitchen islands. We have all been there, trying to hit the disposal switch with wet hands from washing dishes, dripping water all over the counter. After about five minutes, run some hot or boiling water through until everything is flushed out.Air Switches by Enviropure™ are the perfect solution for eliminating the annoyance of reaching for the garbage disposal switch.

For more serious cleaning, you can put 1/2 cup of baking soda into the Garbage Disposal, then carefully add 1 cup of vinegar and use the sink stopper to seal it until the fuzzing has stopped. You can also make vinegar ice cubes to have your homemade Garbage Disposal cleaning solution. You can add 1 cup of vinegar to kill odor causing bacteria, or add some citrus peels or oil for a fresh scent. Easiest way is to clean it with ice cubes twice a week. There is a lot of easy ways to clean your Garbage Disposal, so you can pick one that's easy and right for you. Cleaning - For sanitary reasons and in order to prevent drain pipes and Garbage Disposal from clogging up, it is very important to clean it periodically.It will cause grease to harden and it's very corrosive. Bleach - Do not use bleach to clean your Garbage Disposal.Can build up in the garbage disposal and drain pipes, causing clog. Although not recommended, you might get away disposing these kind of foods by chopping them in small peaces and putting small amounts at a time while running cold water. Also they can expand with moisture risking clogging the drain. Fibers tend to tangle around the blades and they can jam the motor. egg shells, celery, asparagus, banana peels, potato peels. If you decide to dispose those foods anyway, make sure its in small quantities and you do it while running cold water. Also the starch contained within these type of foods can build up in the Garbage Disposal and drain pipes. Starchy or Expandable Foods - Foods like rice, pasta, corn or other grains can expand and when disposed in large amounts can clog up drain pipes.

Grease, Fats, Oils - Can stick inside the Garbage Disposal and drain pipes, as they harden when cooled, they can clog the drain and also cause odor over time.Foods to Avoid - There is a number of biodegradables you need to avoid putting in your Garbage Disposal.Look underneath for a hole shaped the same as the Alan wrench.
How to replace garbage disposal air switch free#
Some Garbage Disposal come with an Alan wrench that you can use to hand-crank it free when it's jammed. Also, take note that sometimes when jammed, the Garbage Disposal Overload Protector can trip, make sure the switch is "OFF" and press the 'red(or black) button' underneath the Disposal, then try it again (applies to most models). After turning the switch "OFF" you can use Pliers or Tongs to attempt to remove any food that might be jamming it.
