Haha, been there—lime wedges are sneaky little things. Citrus peels are great, but honestly, ice cubes and a bit of dish soap every week or two is the way to go. Keeps blades sharp and odors down without risking jams.
Totally agree on the ice cubes and soap—simple and effective. Have you tried baking soda and vinegar occasionally, though? It bubbles up nicely and seems to clear out some of that hidden gunk... or is that just me imagining things?
I've done the baking soda and vinegar thing a few times—definitely satisfying to watch it bubble up. But honestly, I think it's more psychological than anything. Had a tenant once swear by it, yet when I pulled apart the disposal later, still found plenty of hidden gunk...
Baking soda and vinegar might be great for surface odors, but in my experience, citrus peels—especially lemon or orange—do a better job cutting through that hidden grime. Toss a few in and run the disposal; the difference can be surprising.
Good tip on the citrus peels, but a couple extra pointers from experience:
- Check under the rubber splash guard—gunk loves hiding there.
- Ice cubes and coarse salt every now and then sharpen blades and scrape off buildup.
- Run cold water longer after disposal use; helps flush everything out better.
