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Can mildew form on food waste We get a mildew smell from the sink where the garbage disposal is. My wife says mildew can't grow on food. There must be a leak somewhere.?
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∙ 16y ago
Yes, mildew can grow on food. Also food stuck in a garbage disposal can rot and produce an awful odor. You might try buying a lemon or lime, cutting it into quarters, and shoving each quarter separately down the running garbage disposal (don't forget to run the water). That might help with the smell. If it persists, I would contact a licensed plumber (make sure the plumber works on garbage disposals) to see if something is wrong with the system. To my understanding, mildew/mold can grow on anything.
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Is proper garbage disposal is important?
Proper garbage disposal is important so as to prevent pollution of land and air. Improper garbage disposal releases foul smell causing air pollution
Can Fish skin down the garbage disposal?
Putting fish skin down a garbage disposal isn't recommended. You can simply throw the skin away. This will eliminate the smell as well.
How do you dispose of raw chicken?
Freeze it and wait until garbage day that way you don't smell it in the trash or,attract any unwanted pests. Also, you can put it in a garbage disposal.
Can you run the dishwasher if the garbage disposal is not connected?
The disposal has to be in place so that the drain on the dishwasher is connected. If you do not have a disposal or are removing it, there is a extension tube for the drain that has the dishwasher tube in it. The disposal does not have to work for the dishwasher to drain. The water is run through the disposal so that any food particles get ground before going in the drain. After a while, the disposal will begin to smell if it is not run.
Can you put orange peels in a garbage disposal?
Here is advice and input: * Putting orange and lemon peels down the garbage disposal makes the drain, sink, and entire kitchen smell fresh and clean. No one likes a smelly drain, and recycling these peels as air freshener can make your entire kitchen smell citrus fresh. Older citrus fruits that may be going partially bad, can still be cut up and put into the garbage disposal. If you don't have a disposal, orange and lemon juice with warm running water can keep your drains smelling fresh.. * If your garbage disposal is stong enough, its a very good idea to put orange or lemon peels down it to make it smell good. * Putting orange peels down a disposal is a GREAT idea. It rids the disposal of the disgusting smell. I wish I would have tried it sooner! * Alternatively, pour a half cup of baking soda into the drain, and then pour some white vinegar on top of it. This will foam, cleaning the area and making it smell fresh. Why waste the orange peels? Keep them and dry them out. If you have a fireplace and are going to have a fire one night throw some dried orange peels in. It makes your home smell nice! Also, you can use the dried orange peels and put them in netting and hang a little in closets, drawers, or in your bathroom.
How do you get fish oil smell out of plumbing pipes?
If you have a garbage disposal - grind up some ice cubes & a whole lemon. Slice the lemon first and leave the skin on it. If you don't have a garbage disposal - pour a box of baking soda down the drain. Let it set for an hour or two and pour boiling water down the drain.
Do landfills smell?
Landfills are buried garbage. The smell of the garbage moves through the soil and that is why they stink.
Why do landfills smell?
Landfills are buried garbage. The smell of the garbage moves through the soil and that is why they stink.
Why does my car smell?
Depends on what the smell is? Can be many things including mildew or mold in the HVAC system.
What might a musty smell indicate the presence of?
It can be a sign of mildew or mold.
How can you remove mildew smell from a wooden high chair?
Get a new one.
What pollution can you find in a city?
the garbage, the smell of dirty, and every things that have to do with garbage.
