Helpful Tips & Hints

When using Disposer Care®, ensure the following conditions are met:

The disposer is turned off and all remaining food waste is flushed out with water
Run a strong steam of hot water into the disposer-side sink (but not directly into the drain) for about a minute
Reduce stream until water flow is roughly the width of a pencil, and allow stream to continue draining into the disposer-side sink
Insert one biodegradable Disposer Care® packet completely into the disposer
If content packets are solid, knead with your fingers to break up
Once inserted, turn on your disposer and watch the powerful foaming action rid your disposer of excess build-up and nasty odors
Cleaning time varies, but should take between 2-4 minutes. Cleaning is complete when the foam retreats into the disposer and you hear a "swish" of water
Rinse the remaining foam left in your sink into the drain and you are finished!

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Other general disposer tips

Using Chemical Cleaners.

Cleaners should never be mixed. There is always a chance for a negative reaction. Make sure any surface is rid of other chemicals before using more chemical.

Using Hot Water.

Never use hot water in your disposer unless you are using a disposer cleaner like Disposer Care®. The high temperature of the water can melt fat scraps and oils which may re-solidify as a blockage further down the drain's pipes.

Septic Systems.

Disposer shutting off.

Disposers will instantly shut off when over-heated. However many disposers also have a reset switch on the lower portion of the disposer. If the appliance shuts down during a cleaning, allow the disposer to cool and restart the appliance by resetting the shut-off switch.

Other Information.

For other general tips about proper disposer maintenance or general information about garbage disposers, please visit our partners at www.insinkerator.com.