Smells terrible even after cleaning
Tried ice cubes, tried baking soda with vinegar, tried citrus peels, still smells like something died in there. It drains and runs fine, just the odor is unbearable. Wife wants it replaced but I feel like there has to be a repair or cleaning solution first. What actually worked for people dealing with this?
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Went through this exact battle last summer - tried literally everything you listed, still smelled like a swamp. The thing nobody mentions: flip that rubber splash guard up and scrub the underside with an old toothbrush and dish soap. That flap traps insane amounts of gunk underneath where nothing else reaches. Also worth checking if the smell is actually coming from the P-trap buildup in the drain line, not the unit itself - that's what it was in my case. Found garbage disposal repair Prescott licensed plumber useful for knowing when DIY stops making sense. Wife was ready to replace ours too, but a deep splash guard scrub + enzyme cleaner fixed it completely!